Complete Kumargram assembly election results from 1971 to 2026. Check all MLA winners, vote counts, winning margins, voter turnout and 2026 election updates for Kumargram constituency in West Bengal.
Kumargram assembly election results stand out as one of the most unique electoral histories in West Bengal politics. Located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal, Kumargram is a reserved Scheduled Tribe (ST) assembly seat falling under the Alipurduar Lok Sabha constituency. What makes the Kumargram election history extraordinary is the unbroken dominance of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) from 1977 to 2011 — a remarkable run of seven consecutive victories.
Dasrath Tirkey alone won three consecutive Kumargram MLA elections from 2001 to 2011. The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) ended RSP’s long grip in 2016, before BJP’s Manoj Kumar Oraon captured the seat in 2021. With the Kumargram 2026 election approaching, the constituency is once again set for a hard-fought contest. Below is the complete Kumargram election history with year-wise results, vote counts, winning margins, and voter turnout data.
List of All MLAs from Kumargram Assembly Seat
| Year | Elected MLA | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Result Coming Soon | — | — |
| 2021 | Manoj Kumar Oraon | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 1,11,974 |
| 2016 | James Kujur | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 77,668 |
| 2011 | Dasrath Tirkey | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 71,545 |
| 2006 | Dasrath Tirkey | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 69,540 |
| 2001 | Dasrath Tirkey | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 60,966 |
| 1996 | Salib Toppo | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 59,032 |
| 1991 | Salib Topo | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 52,282 |
| 1987 | Subodh Barwa | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 48,081 |
| 1982 | Subodh Uraon | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 40,531 |
| 1977 | John Arther Baxla | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 22,882 |
| 1972 | Debabrata Chatterjee | Indian National Congress (INC) | 25,515 |
| 1971 | Pijush Kanti Mukherjee | Indian National Congress (INC) | 16,619 |
Kumargram Assembly Election 2026 Result
Results Coming Soon
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026 is scheduled to be held in two phases. Once the phase schedule for Kumargram assembly seat is officially confirmed, this page will be updated. Results for all seats will be declared on 4 May 2026. Once the Kumargram 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 Kumargram election 2026 updates.
Kumargram Assembly Election 2021 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 2021, the total electorate was 2,72,924 voters. A total of 2,32,489 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 85.18%. The Kumargram election 2021 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2021.
Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Kumar Oraon won the Kumargram MLA seat with 1,11,974 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Leos Kujur (Urao) who secured 1,00,973 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 2021 was 11,001 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manoj Kumar Oraon | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 1,11,974 | 48.16% |
| 2 | Leos Kujur (Urao) | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 1,00,973 | 43.43% |
| 3 | Kishor Minj | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 11,253 | 4.84% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2,718 | 1.17% |
| 5 | Aron Murmu | Independent (IND) | 1,781 | 0.77% |
| 6 | Shrilal Oron | Kamatapur People’s Party United (KPPU) | 1,651 | 0.71% |
| 7 | Kalawati Chik Baraik | Janata Dal (United) (JDU) | 1,399 | 0.60% |
| 8 | Shailen Marandi | Bahujan Mukti Party (BMUP) | 740 | 0.32% |
| Total | 2,32,489 | 85.18% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 2016 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 2016, the total electorate was 2,43,359 registered voters. A total of 2,08,406 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 85.64%. The Kumargram election 2016 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2016.
All India Trinamool Congress candidate James Kujur won the Kumargram MLA seat with 77,668 votes, defeating Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Manoj Kumar Oraon who secured 71,515 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 2016 was 6,153 votes — a competitive result.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Kujur | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 77,668 | 37.27% |
| 2 | Manoj Kumar Oraon | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 71,515 | 34.32% |
| 3 | Leos Kujur | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 45,137 | 21.66% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 5,874 | 2.82% |
| 5 | Vinay Kr Minj | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) | 3,296 | 1.58% |
| 6 | Eliash Narjinary | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 2,737 | 1.31% |
| 7 | Ram Oraon | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 2,179 | 1.05% |
| Total | 2,08,406 | 85.64% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 2011 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 2011, the total electorate was 2,05,554 registered voters. A total of 1,75,181 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 85.22%. The Kumargram election 2011 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2011.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Dasrath Tirkey won the Kumargram MLA seat with 71,545 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Joachim Baxla who secured 58,964 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 2011 was 12,581 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dasrath Tirkey | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 71,545 | 40.84% |
| 2 | Joachim Baxla | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 58,964 | 33.66% |
| 3 | Vinay Kumar Minj | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) | 18,784 | 10.72% |
| 4 | Hopna Soren | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 12,488 | 7.13% |
| 5 | Hira Charan Narjinari | Independent (IND) | 4,687 | 2.68% |
| 6 | Sanjib Kumar Narjinari | Independent (IND) | 2,960 | 1.69% |
| 7 | Eliash Narjinary | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 2,782 | 1.59% |
| 8 | Khulu Saren | Independent (IND) | 1,751 | 1.00% |
| 9 | Sushila Lakra | Rashtriya Deshaj Party (RADP) | 1,220 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,75,181 | 85.22% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 2006 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 2006, a total of 1,28,977 valid votes were recorded. The Kumargram election 2006 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2006.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Dasrath Tirkey won the Kumargram MLA seat with 69,540 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Swapan Kujur who secured 32,372 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 2006 was 37,168 votes — a dominant performance.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dasrath Tirkey | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 69,540 | 53.92% |
| 2 | Swapan Kujur | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 32,372 | 25.10% |
| 3 | Clement Dungdung | Indian National Congress (INC) | 27,065 | 20.98% |
| Total | 1,28,977 |
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Kumargram Assembly Election 2001 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 2001, the total electorate was 1,46,109 registered voters. A total of 1,10,896 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 75.95%. The Kumargram election 2001 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2001.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Dasrath Tirkey won the Kumargram MLA seat with 60,966 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Paresh Chandra Das who secured 27,782 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 2001 was 33,184 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dasrath Tirkey | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 60,966 | 54.98% |
| 2 | Paresh Chandra Das | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 27,782 | 25.05% |
| 3 | Samarjit Narjinary | Independent (IND) | 13,882 | 12.52% |
| 4 | Laudha Oraon | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 8,266 | 7.45% |
| Total | 1,10,896 | 75.95% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 1996 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 1996, the total electorate was 1,35,338 registered voters. A total of 1,13,074 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 86.12%. The Kumargram election 1996 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1996.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Salib Toppo won the Kumargram MLA seat with 59,032 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Krishna Chik Baraik who secured 41,580 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 1996 was 17,452 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salib Toppo | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 59,032 | 52.21% |
| 2 | Krishna Chik Baraik | Indian National Congress (INC) | 41,580 | 36.77% |
| 3 | Laudha Oraon | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 10,337 | 9.14% |
| 4 | Jarj Besra | Independent (IND) | 959 | 0.85% |
| 5 | Silbanus Lakra | SWJP | 654 | 0.58% |
| 6 | Jharia Oraon | Independent (IND) | 436 | 0.39% |
| 7 | Ekka Samendra | Independent (IND) | 76 | 0.07% |
| Total | 1,13,074 | 86.12% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 1991 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 1991, the total electorate was 1,27,450 registered voters. A total of 1,00,134 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 80.78%. The Kumargram election 1991 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1991.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Salib Topo won the Kumargram MLA seat with 52,282 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Dudsai Topp who secured 35,021 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 1991 was 17,261 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salib Topo | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 52,282 | 52.21% |
| 2 | Dudsai Topp | Indian National Congress (INC) | 35,021 | 34.97% |
| 3 | Laudha Oraon | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 11,626 | 11.61% |
| 4 | Samarendra Ekka | Independent (IND) | 838 | 0.84% |
| 5 | Lawrence Lakra | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 367 | 0.37% |
| Total | 1,00,134 | 80.78% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 1987 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 1987, the total electorate was 1,10,398 registered voters. A total of 82,595 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 77.29%. The Kumargram election 1987 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1987.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Subodh Barwa won the Kumargram MLA seat with 48,081 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Khagendra Nath Thakur who secured 34,514 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 1987 was 13,567 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subodh Barwa | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 48,081 | 58.21% |
| 2 | Khagendra Nath Thakur | Indian National Congress (INC) | 34,514 | 41.79% |
| Total | 82,595 | 77.29% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 1982 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 1982, the total electorate was 93,251 registered voters. A total of 72,024 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 80.61%. The Kumargram election 1982 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1982.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Subodh Uraon won the Kumargram MLA seat with 40,531 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Dutsai Toppo who secured 31,493 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 1982 was 9,038 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subodh Uraon | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 40,531 | 56.27% |
| 2 | Dutsai Toppo | Indian National Congress (INC) | 31,493 | 43.73% |
| Total | 72,024 | 80.61% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 1977 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 1977, the total electorate was 73,989 registered voters. A total of 42,569 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 59.38%. The Kumargram election 1977 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1977 and marks the beginning of RSP’s extraordinary unbroken dominance of this seat.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate John Arther Baxla won the Kumargram MLA seat with 22,882 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Konda Bhagat who secured 15,543 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 1977 was 7,339 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Arther Baxla | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 22,882 | 53.75% |
| 2 | Konda Bhagat | Indian National Congress (INC) | 15,543 | 36.51% |
| 3 | Naranarayan Narjinary | Janata Party (JNP) | 3,807 | 8.94% |
| 4 | Degendra Nath Das | Independent (IND) | 337 | 0.79% |
| Total | 42,569 | 59.38% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 1972 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 1972, the total electorate was 69,470 registered voters. A total of 37,576 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 56.39%. The Kumargram election 1972 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1972.
Indian National Congress candidate Debabrata Chatterjee won the Kumargram MLA seat with 25,515 votes, defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Nitai Chandra Das who secured 12,061 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 1972 was 13,454 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debabrata Chatterjee | Indian National Congress (INC) | 25,515 | 67.90% |
| 2 | Nitai Chandra Das | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 12,061 | 32.10% |
| Total | 37,576 | 56.39% |
Kumargram Assembly Election 1971 Result
In the Kumargram assembly election 1971, the total electorate was 68,429 registered voters. A total of 37,823 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 60.39%. The Kumargram election 1971 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1971.
Indian National Congress candidate Pijush Kanti Mukherjee won the Kumargram MLA seat with 16,619 votes, defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Netai Chandra Das who secured 7,984 votes. The winning margin in Kumargram 1971 was 8,635 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pijush Kanti Mukherjee | Indian National Congress (INC) | 16,619 | 43.94% |
| 2 | Netai Chandra Das | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 7,984 | 21.11% |
| 3 | Anima Hmare | Indian National Congress (Organisation) (NCO) | 4,089 | 10.81% |
| 4 | Suresh Talukdar | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 4,083 | 10.80% |
| 5 | Dhirendra Chandra Sarker | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 3,261 | 8.62% |
| 6 | Benjamin Soren | Independent (IND) | 994 | 2.63% |
| 7 | Karji Lalit Mohan | Independent (IND) | 793 | 2.10% |
| Total | 37,823 | 60.39% |
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Kumargram assembly election result FAQ
Who has won the Kumargram Assembly seat in every election till now?
INC dominated Kumargram in the early years with wins in 1971 and 1972. RSP then took over, with John Arther Baxla winning in 1977, Subodh Uraon in 1982, Subodh Barwa in 1987, Salib Toppo in 1991 and 1996, and Dasrath Tirkey winning in 2001 and 2006. TMC’s James Kujur won in 2016, before BJP’s Manoj Kumar Oraon captured the seat in 2021.
Who won the Kumargram Assembly Election 2021 and by how many votes?
In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Manoj Kumar Oraon of BJP won the Kumargram seat by securing 1,11,974 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Leos Kujur (Urao) who got 1,00,973 votes — a winning margin of 11,001 votes.
What was the voter turnout in Kumargram Assembly elections?
Kumargram recorded an impressive voter turnout of 85.29% in the 2021 assembly election and 84.82% in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. This reserved ST constituency in Jalpaiguri district, being predominantly rural and tribal, consistently delivers one of the highest voter turnout figures in North Bengal across all elections.
Which parties have dominated the Kumargram Assembly seat over the years?
Kumargram is a reserved ST constituency part of the Alipurduars Lok Sabha constituency. BJP’s Manoj Kumar Oraon is the present MLA of Kumargram. In the 2021 assembly election, BJP secured 48.16% of votes while TMC got 43.43% — reflecting how RSP’s once-dominant tribal voter base has now shifted firmly toward BJP in this tea garden-heavy constituency.
What was the biggest winning margin in Kumargram Assembly election history?
The biggest winning margin in Kumargram’s electoral history came in the 2006 election, when RSP’s Dasrath Tirkey won by a massive margin of 37,168 votes, securing 69,540 votes against TMC’s Swapan Kujur who got only 32,372 votes. RSP’s back-to-back dominant victories in 2001 and 2006 made them the most powerful force in Kumargram’s electoral history before their eventual decline.