Sitalkuchi election result 2026: BJP's Savitri Barman defeated TMC's Harihar Das by 25278 votes

In West Bengal's Sitalkuchi, BJP candidate Savitri Barman defeated TMC's Harihar Das by 25,278 votes. Barman got 1,44,367 votes while Das got 1,19,089 votes.Sitalkuchi (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, positioned in the northern part of the state near the India-Bangladesh border. In 2026, the candidates include Harihar Das of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Savitri Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Sukamal Barman of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Baren Chandra Barman of the BJP, who defeated his nearest rival from the TMC by a margin of 16,394 votes. The outcome reflected a consolidation of support for the BJP in parts of north Bengal during that election, although the margin also indicated a competitive political environment. Sitalkuchi drew statewide attention in 2021 due to sensitive law-and-order developments during polling.The constituency has a predominantly rural character, with agriculture, small-scale trade, and border-linked economic activity influencing the local economy. Key issues include agricultural concerns such as irrigation facilities, crop prices, and protection from flood damage. Infrastructure gaps including rural roads, drainage, and reliable electricity also continue to be highlighted by residents.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Cooch Behar district recorded a voter turnout of 96.2%, the highest among all districts in the phase.