Goalpokhar election result 2026: TMC's Md. Ghulam Rabbani defeats BJP's Sarjit Biswas by 83,790 votes

In West Bengal's Goalpokhar, TMC's Md. Ghulam Rabbani emerged as the winner, defeating BJP's Sarjit Biswas by 83,790 votes. Rabbani won 1,22,105 votes, while Biswas got 38,315 votes.Goalpokhar is a general (unreserved) constituency in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Md. Ghulam Rabbani of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Sarjit Biswas of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Masood Md Naseem Ahsen of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, Goalpokhar was won by Md. Ghulam Rabbani of the TMC, who defeated his nearest rival from the BJP by a relatively close margin of approximately 4,200 votes, underlining the constituency's competitive nature with voters split between the two main parties.The constituency is predominantly rural, with paddy cultivation, jute farming, and small-scale trade forming the primary livelihoods, while Goalpokhar town serves as a minor commercial centre for surrounding villages. Key issues include rural development, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Farmers frequently raise concerns regarding irrigation, crop pricing, and protection from floods. Residents also emphasise the need for better roads, reliable electricity, and access to clean drinking water.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Uttar Dinajpur district recorded a voter turnout of 94.16%.