Complete Tufanganj assembly election results from 1971 to 2021. Check all MLA winners, vote counts, winning margins, voter turnout and 2026 election updates for Tufanganj constituency in West Bengal.
Tufanganj assembly election results reflect a rich and varied political history spanning over five decades. Located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, Tufanganj is a General (unreserved) assembly seat falling under the Cooch Behar (SC) Lok Sabha constituency. The seat was a strong CPI(M) bastion for over three decades with Manindra Nath Barma winning three consecutive elections from 1977 to 1987, followed by Debendra Nath Barman in 1991 and Pushpa Chandra Das from 1996 to 2001.
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) broke the Left’s grip in 2011 and retained the seat in 2016. BJP’s Malati Rava Roy then won the Tufanganj MLA seat in 2021 with a commanding margin. With the Tufanganj 2026 election scheduled for Phase 1 on 23 April 2026, the constituency is once again set for a closely watched contest. Below is the complete Tufanganj election history with year-wise results, vote counts, winning margins, and voter turnout data.
List of All MLAs from Tufanganj Assembly Seat
| Year | Elected MLA | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Result Coming Soon | — | — |
| 2021 | Malati Rava Roy | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 1,14,503 |
| 2016 | Fazal Karim Miah | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 85,052 |
| 2011 | Arghya Roy Pradhan | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 73,721 |
| 2006 | Alaka Barman | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) | 74,243 |
| 2001 | Pushpa Chandra Das | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 70,909 |
| 1996 | Puspa Chandra Das | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 66,436 |
| 1991 | Debendra Nath Barman | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 57,062 |
| 1987 | Manindra Nath Barma | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 50,748 |
| 1982 | Manindra Nath Barma | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 42,887 |
| 1977 | Manindra Nath Barma | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 28,572 |
| 1972 | Isore Sisit Kumar | Indian National Congress (INC) | 34,364 |
| 1971 | Sishir Kumar Isore | Indian National Congress (INC) | 28,678 |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 2026 Result
Results Coming Soon
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026 is scheduled to be held in two phases. Tufanganj assembly seat falls under Phase 1, with polling on 23 April 2026. Results for all seats will be declared on 4 May 2026. Once the Tufanganj 2026 election result is officially announced, this page will be updated with the complete candidate-wise vote count, winning margin, and voter turnout. Stay tuned for the latest Tufanganj election 2026 updates.
Tufanganj Assembly Election 2021 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 2021, the total electorate was 2,34,311 voters. A total of 2,09,378 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 89.36%. The Tufanganj election 2021 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2021.
Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Malati Rava Roy won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 1,14,503 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Pranab Kumar Dey who secured 83,305 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 2021 was 31,198 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malati Rava Roy | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 1,14,503 | 54.69% |
| 2 | Pranab Kumar Dey | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 83,305 | 39.79% |
| 3 | Rabin Roy | Indian National Congress (INC) | 5,973 | 2.85% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2,069 | 0.99% |
| 5 | Sushil Chandra Das | Independent (IND) | 1,461 | 0.70% |
| 6 | Prahallad Layek | Independent (IND) | 601 | 0.29% |
| 7 | Dhananjay Barman | Independent (IND) | 552 | 0.26% |
| 8 | Bhola Saha | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 491 | 0.23% |
| 9 | Jiban Kumar Saha | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 423 | 0.20% |
| Total | 2,09,378 | 89.36% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 2016 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 2016, the total electorate was 2,13,560 registered voters. A total of 1,92,402 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 90.09%. The Tufanganj election 2016 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2016.
All India Trinamool Congress candidate Fazal Karim Miah won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 85,052 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Shyamal Choudhury who secured 69,782 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 2016 was 15,270 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fazal Karim Miah | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 85,052 | 44.21% |
| 2 | Shyamal Choudhury | Indian National Congress (INC) | 69,782 | 36.27% |
| 3 | Bivas Sen Ishore | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 30,048 | 15.62% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2,498 | 1.30% |
| 5 | Manoj Kumar Mandal | Independent (IND) | 1,958 | 1.02% |
| 6 | Nubash Barman | Kamatapur People’s Party United (KPPU) | 1,744 | 0.91% |
| 7 | Santana Datta | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 1,320 | 0.69% |
| Total | 1,92,402 | 90.09% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 2011 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 2011, the total electorate was 1,83,248 registered voters. A total of 1,63,760 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 89.37%. The Tufanganj election 2011 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2011.
All India Trinamool Congress candidate Arghya Roy Pradhan won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 73,721 votes, defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Dhananjoy Rava who secured 67,539 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 2011 was 6,182 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arghya Roy Pradhan | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 73,721 | 45.02% |
| 2 | Dhananjoy Rava | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 67,539 | 41.24% |
| 3 | Bimal Kumar Sarkar | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 17,220 | 10.52% |
| 4 | Siben Barman | Independent (IND) | 2,817 | 1.72% |
| 5 | Ganesh Dakua | Independent (IND) | 2,463 | 1.50% |
| Total | 1,63,760 | 89.37% |
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Tufanganj Assembly Election 2006 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 2006, a total of 1,36,014 valid votes were recorded. The Tufanganj election 2006 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2006.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Alaka Barman won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 74,243 votes, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Malati Rava (Ray) who secured 49,026 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 2006 was 25,217 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaka Barman | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) | 74,243 | 54.58% |
| 2 | Malati Rava (Ray) | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 49,026 | 36.04% |
| 3 | Bivas Sen Ishore | Indian National Congress (INC) | 7,389 | 5.43% |
| 4 | Sachindra Nath Barma | Independent (IND) | 2,212 | 1.63% |
| 5 | Debendra Nath Barman | Independent (IND) | 1,699 | 1.25% |
| 6 | Anil Kunar | Independent (IND) | 1,445 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1,36,014 |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 2001 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 2001, the total electorate was 1,46,805 registered voters. A total of 1,21,178 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 82.56%. The Tufanganj election 2001 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2001.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Pushpa Chandra Das won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 70,909 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Sachindra Chandra Das who secured 35,224 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 2001 was 35,685 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pushpa Chandra Das | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 70,909 | 58.52% |
| 2 | Sachindra Chandra Das | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 35,224 | 29.07% |
| 3 | Malati Rava | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 9,612 | 7.93% |
| 4 | Sachindra Nath Barma | Independent (IND) | 3,262 | 2.69% |
| 5 | Taren Bardar | Independent (IND) | 1,301 | 1.07% |
| 6 | Dhirendra Kumar Das | Independent (IND) | 870 | 0.72% |
| Total | 1,21,178 | 82.56% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 1996 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 1996, the total electorate was 1,38,184 registered voters. A total of 1,21,320 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 89.36%. The Tufanganj election 1996 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1996.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Puspa Chandra Das won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 66,436 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Sachindr Chandra Das who secured 39,583 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 1996 was 26,853 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puspa Chandra Das | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 66,436 | 54.76% |
| 2 | Sachindr Chandra Das | Indian National Congress (INC) | 39,583 | 32.63% |
| 3 | Surendra Narayan Roy Kungar | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 13,508 | 11.13% |
| 4 | Sachindra Nath Barma | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 934 | 0.77% |
| 5 | Maheswar Gayen | SWJP | 564 | 0.46% |
| 6 | Manindranath Mandal | Independent (IND) | 295 | 0.24% |
| Total | 1,21,320 | 89.36% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 1991 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 1991, the total electorate was 1,23,923 registered voters. A total of 1,04,671 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 86.01%. The Tufanganj election 1991 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1991.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Debendra Nath Barman won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 57,062 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Mahesh Ch Barman who secured 25,022 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 1991 was 32,040 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debendra Nath Barman | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 57,062 | 54.52% |
| 2 | Mahesh Ch Barman | Indian National Congress (INC) | 25,022 | 23.91% |
| 3 | Surendra Narayan Kungar | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 21,650 | 20.68% |
| 4 | Sachindra Nath Barma | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 469 | 0.45% |
| 5 | Utpal Barma | Independent (IND) | 468 | 0.45% |
| Total | 1,04,671 | 86.01% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 1987 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 1987, the total electorate was 1,06,945 registered voters. A total of 89,243 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 84.74%. The Tufanganj election 1987 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1987.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Manindra Nath Barma won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 50,748 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Isore Sisir who secured 37,168 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 1987 was 13,580 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manindra Nath Barma | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 50,748 | 56.86% |
| 2 | Isore Sisir | Indian National Congress (INC) | 37,168 | 41.65% |
| 3 | Surendra Nath Roy | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 1,036 | 1.16% |
| 4 | Dalendra Roy | Independent (IND) | 291 | 0.33% |
| Total | 89,243 | 84.74% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 1982 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 1982, the total electorate was 91,138 registered voters. A total of 79,364 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 88.67%. The Tufanganj election 1982 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1982.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Manindra Nath Barma won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 42,887 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Sankar Sen Ishore who secured 35,192 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 1982 was 7,695 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manindra Nath Barma | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 42,887 | 54.04% |
| 2 | Sankar Sen Ishore | Indian National Congress (INC) | 35,192 | 44.34% |
| 3 | Surendra Narayan Roy Kungor | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 778 | 0.98% |
| 4 | Sadhan Chandra Das | Independent (IND) | 507 | 0.64% |
| Total | 79,364 | 88.67% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 1977 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 1977, the total electorate was 75,527 registered voters. A total of 48,351 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 65.18%. The Tufanganj election 1977 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1977 and marks the beginning of CPI(M)’s long dominance of the seat.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Manindra Nath Barma won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 28,572 votes, defeating Janata Party candidate Surendra Narayan Roy Kungar who secured 11,361 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 1977 was 17,211 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manindra Nath Barma | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 28,572 | 59.09% |
| 2 | Surendra Narayan Roy Kungar | Janata Party (JNP) | 11,361 | 23.50% |
| 3 | Mahesh Chandra Barma | Indian National Congress (INC) | 8,418 | 17.41% |
| Total | 48,351 | 65.18% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 1972 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 1972, the total electorate was 81,041 registered voters. A total of 51,061 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 64.79%. The Tufanganj election 1972 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1972.
Indian National Congress candidate Isore Sisit Kumar won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 34,364 votes, defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Manindra Nath Barman who secured 16,697 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 1972 was 17,667 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isore Sisit Kumar | Indian National Congress (INC) | 34,364 | 67.30% |
| 2 | Manindra Nath Barman | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 16,697 | 32.70% |
| Total | 51,061 | 64.79% |
Tufanganj Assembly Election 1971 Result
In the Tufanganj assembly election 1971, the total electorate was 80,095 registered voters. A total of 54,295 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 71.15%. The Tufanganj election 1971 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1971.
Indian National Congress candidate Sishir Kumar Isore won the Tufanganj MLA seat with 28,678 votes, defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Manindranath Barma who secured 18,573 votes. The winning margin in Tufanganj 1971 was 10,105 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sishir Kumar Isore | Indian National Congress (INC) | 28,678 | 52.82% |
| 2 | Manindranath Barma | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 18,573 | 34.21% |
| 3 | Dol Mohan Pakhadhara | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 4,556 | 8.39% |
| 4 | Narendra Barman | Indian National Congress (Organisation) (NCO) | 2,488 | 4.58% |
| Total | 54,295 | 71.15% |
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Tufanganj assembly election result FAQ
Who has won the Tufanganj Assembly seat in every election till now?
CPI(M) dominated Tufanganj for decades, with Manindra Nath Barma winning in 1977, 1982, and 1987, Debendra Nath Barman winning in 1991, and Pushpa Chandra Das winning in 1996 and 2001. CPI(M)’s Alaka Barman won in 2006. TMC’s Arghya Roy Pradhan won in 2011 and Fazal Karim Miah in 2016, before BJP’s Malati Rava Roy won the seat in 2021.
Who won the Tufanganj Assembly Election 2021 and by how many votes?
In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Malati Rava Roy of BJP won the Tufanganj seat by securing 1,14,503 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Pranab Kumar Dey who got 83,305 votes a winning margin of 31,198 votes. Malati Rava Roy secured a dominant 55% vote share in the election.
What was the voter turnout in Tufanganj Assembly elections?
Tufanganj recorded an outstanding voter turnout of 89.52% in the 2021 assembly election and 86.88% in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections making it one of the highest-turnout constituencies in West Bengal. This predominantly rural constituency in Cooch Behar district consistently sees exceptional voter participation across all elections.
Which parties have dominated the Tufanganj Assembly seat over the years?
CPI(M) has won the Tufanganj seat 6 times and AITC has won 2 times since 1977, making CPI(M) by far the most dominant party historically in this constituency. In the 2021 assembly election, BJP secured 54.69% of votes while TMC got 39.79% and INC received only 2.85% reflecting the dramatic collapse of the Left’s vote base and BJP’s sweeping rise in this part of North Bengal.
What was the biggest winning margin in Tufanganj Assembly election history?
The biggest winning margin in Tufanganj’s electoral history came in the 1991 election, when CPI(M)’s Debendra Nath Barman won by a massive margin of 32,040 votes, securing 57,062 votes against INC’s Mahesh Ch. Barman who got only 25,022 votes. CPI(M)’s long dominance in this constituency was built on such commanding victories throughout the 1980s and 1990s.