Basirhat Uttar Assembly Election 2026: Md. Tauseffur Rahman vs Kaushik Siddharth, who is winning

Located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, Basirhat Uttar is a politically significant constituency with a mix of rural and semi-urban areas. The seat has seen dynamic electoral shifts over the years, making it an important battleground in the region.

Demographic Mosaic

The constituency has a diverse voter base with strong electoral participation recorded in previous elections.

Exit polls trends

Most exit polls have pointed towards a win for BJP in West Bengal, overthrowing the incumbent All India Trinamool Congress government which has ruled the state for 15 years.


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Voting Phase and Turnout

Polling was held in Phase 2, recording a massive voter turnout of 96.77%, one of the highest in the state, reflecting strong voter engagement.

Electoral Fortunes

In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the AITC won the seat with Rafikul Islam Mondal securing 1,37,216 votes (57.55%), defeating ISF’s Mohammad Baijid Amin who polled 47,865 votes (20.08%). The BJP candidate Narayan Chandra Mondal secured 47,505 votes (19.92%). The victory margin stood at 89,351 votes, with a turnout of 88.95%.

Key Candidates

Md. Tauseffur Rahman represents the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Kaushik Siddharth. Other candidates include Musa Karimullah (ISF) and Musa Haque Mondal (INC), making it a multi-cornered contest.

Election Dynamics

The AITC will look to retain its stronghold in the constituency, while the BJP aims to expand its footprint in the region. With high turnout recorded, the contest is expected to be closely watched.