Exciting Triangular Contest in Baharampur Assembly Seat
The Baharampur assembly constituency is currently the center of an intense triangular battle among BJP's Subrata Maitra, Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, and TMC's Naru Gopal Mukherjee. Subrata Maitra, who previously secured a historic win for the BJP, is aiming to retain his seat amidst fierce competition. Meanwhile, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a seasoned Congress leader, is striving to regain his political footing after a recent electoral setback. As the vote counting begins, all eyes are on the emerging trends that could shape the future of this constituency.
| May 4, 2026, 08:44 IST
Intense Competition in Baharampur
The Baharampur assembly constituency in Murshidabad district is witnessing a thrilling triangular contest. The current BJP MLA, Subrata Maitra, is up against Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and TMC's Naru Gopal Mukherjee. Subrata Maitra, who achieved a historic victory for the BJP in 2021, is seeking re-election. He had previously defeated the TMC candidate by over 26,000 votes, marking the BJP's first win in this constituency. Now, he faces a tough challenge to retain his seat.
Can Adhir Make a Comeback?
Can Adhir Make a Comeback?
After facing defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is undergoing a significant test in Baharampur. Known as the "Robin Hood" of Murshidabad, the five-time MP and former Union Minister is striving to maintain his relevance by contesting from his former Lok Sabha stronghold. The counting of votes in Baharampur commenced at 8 AM, with all arrangements in place at the designated centers. The counting will begin with postal ballots, followed by the EVM votes, and initial trends are expected to emerge shortly after the counting starts.