Raiganj election result 2026: BJP's Kaushik Chodhury defeats TMC's Krishna Kalyani by 58,641 votes

In the Raiganj consistuency, Bharatiya Janata Party's Kaushik Chodhury defeated Trinamool Congress' Krishna Kalyani by 58,641 votes. Choudhury won 105561 deats, with TMC's Kalyani and INC's Mohit Sengupta getting 46,920 and 4,386 votes, respectively. Raiganj is a general (unreserved) constituency in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, including Raiganj town which serves as the district headquarters, along with nearby rural areas. In 2026, the candidates include Krishna Kalyani of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Kaushik Chodhury of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Mohit Sengupta of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, Raiganj was won by Mohit Sengupta of the TMC, who defeated his nearest rival from the BJP by a margin of approximately 14,000 votes, reflecting the constituency's competitive political landscape and the ruling party's strengthened position in the region.As a major town in north Bengal, the local economy is a mix of trade, services, agriculture, and small-scale industries. Key issues include urban infrastructure, employment, and agriculture. In Raiganj town, residents emphasise the need for better roads, drainage, electricity supply, and civic amenities, while surrounding villages focus on irrigation, crop prices, and flood protection.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Uttar Dinajpur district recorded a voter turnout of 94.16%.