Complete Karandighi assembly election results from 1971 to 2021. Check all MLA winners, vote counts, winning margins, voter turnout and 2026 election updates for Karandighi constituency in West Bengal.
Karandighi assembly election results reflect a rich and competitive electoral history in the North Dinajpur district of West Bengal. Karandighi is a General (unreserved) assembly seat falling under the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. The seat saw INC dominance in its early years, with Haji Sajjad Hussain winning in 1971, 1972 and 1977, before All India Forward Bloc’s Suresh Chandra Singha broke through in 1982 and held the seat through 1987 and 1996. INC’s Haji Sajjad Hossain recaptured it briefly in 1991, before AIFB’s Gokul Roy went on to win three consecutive elections from 2001 to 2011.
AITC’s Manodeb Sinha narrowly won in 2016, and AITC’s Goutam Paul then won decisively in 2021 with a margin of 36,626 votes. With the Karandighi 2026 election approaching, the constituency is set for another competitive contest. Below is the complete Karandighi election history with year-wise results, vote counts, winning margins, and voter turnout data.
List of All MLAs from Karandighi Assembly Seat
| Year | Elected MLA | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Result Coming Soon | — | — |
| 2021 | Goutam Paul | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 1,16,594 |
| 2016 | Manodeb Sinha | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 54,599 |
| 2011 | Gokul Roy | All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) | 57,023 |
| 2006 | Gokul Roy | All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) | 71,430 |
| 2001 | Gokul Roy | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 61,543 |
| 1996 | Suresh Chandra Singha | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 56,251 |
| 1991 | Haji Sajjad Hossain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 40,399 |
| 1987 | Suresh Chandra Singha | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 37,720 |
| 1982 | Suresh Singha | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 44,706 |
| 1977 | Haji Sajjad Hussain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 14,041 |
| 1972 | Haji Sajjad Hussain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 19,500 |
| 1971 | Hazi Sajjad Hossain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 20,715 |
Karandighi 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 Karandighi assembly seat is officially confirmed, this page will be updated. Results for all seats will be declared on 4 May 2026. Once the Karandighi 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 Karandighi election 2026 updates.
Karandighi Assembly Election 2021 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 2021, the total electorate was 2,62,583 voters. A total of 2,13,136 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 81.17%. The Karandighi election 2021 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2021.
All India Trinamool Congress candidate Goutam Paul won the Karandighi MLA seat with 1,16,594 votes, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Subhas Chandra Sinha who secured 79,968 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 2021 was 36,626 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goutam Paul | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 1,16,594 | 54.70% |
| 2 | Subhas Chandra Sinha | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 79,968 | 37.52% |
| 3 | Md Hafizul Iqbal | All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) | 9,146 | 4.29% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2,449 | 1.15% |
| 5 | Benoy Kumar Das | Independent (IND) | 1,269 | 0.60% |
| 6 | Harun Rashid | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 1,139 | 0.53% |
| 7 | Subhash Chandra Sinha (S/o Buyasu Lal) | Independent (IND) | 693 | 0.33% |
| 8 | Abdullah | Independent (IND) | 632 | 0.30% |
| 9 | Dinesh Chandra Singha | Independent (IND) | 537 | 0.25% |
| 10 | Bishwajit Sinha | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 271 | 0.13% |
| 11 | Santhapan Hasdak | Bahujan Mukti Party (BMUP) | 231 | 0.11% |
| 12 | Shantilal Singha | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 207 | 0.10% |
| Total | 2,13,136 | 81.17% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 2016 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 2016, the total electorate was 2,27,234 registered voters. A total of 1,85,490 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 81.63%. The Karandighi election 2016 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2016.
All India Trinamool Congress candidate Manodeb Sinha won the Karandighi MLA seat with 54,599 votes, defeating All India Forward Bloc candidate Gokul Roy who secured 51,367 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 2016 was just 3,232 votes — a closely contested result in a highly fragmented multi-cornered field.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manodeb Sinha | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 54,599 | 29.44% |
| 2 | Gokul Roy | All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) | 51,367 | 27.69% |
| 3 | Sk Samsul | Independent (IND) | 35,547 | 19.16% |
| 4 | Abdul Jalil | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 28,978 | 15.62% |
| 5 | Nirod Bandhu Biswas | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 4,762 | 2.57% |
| 6 | NOTA | None of the Above | 4,376 | 2.36% |
| 7 | Abdul Mahid Hossain | Samajwadi Party (SP) | 2,030 | 1.09% |
| 8 | Sushanta Kumar Das | Independent (IND) | 1,628 | 0.88% |
| 9 | Rehena Khatun | Independent (IND) | 1,357 | 0.73% |
| 10 | Shanti Lal Singha | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 846 | 0.46% |
| Total | 1,85,490 | 81.63% |
Also Read : Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 1971 to 2026 | West Bengal MLA History
Karandighi Assembly Election 2011 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 2011, the total electorate was 1,82,522 registered voters. A total of 1,50,100 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 82.24%. The Karandighi election 2011 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2011.
All India Forward Bloc candidate Gokul Roy won the Karandighi MLA seat with 57,023 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Subhas Goswami who secured 51,245 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 2011 was 5,778 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gokul Roy | All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) | 57,023 | 37.99% |
| 2 | Subhas Goswami | Indian National Congress (INC) | 51,245 | 34.14% |
| 3 | Md Hafijul Iqbal (Bhola) | Independent (IND) | 24,272 | 16.17% |
| 4 | Nirod Bandhu Biswas | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 4,355 | 2.90% |
| 5 | Arshad Alam | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 4,020 | 2.68% |
| 6 | Bablu Soren | Independent (IND) | 2,437 | 1.62% |
| 7 | Mukter Ahamed | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 2,232 | 1.49% |
| 8 | Hem Ranjan Mandal | Janata Dal (United) (JDU) | 1,605 | 1.07% |
| 9 | Benoy Kumar Das | Independent (IND) | 1,124 | 0.75% |
| 10 | Dinesh Chandra Singha | Independent (IND) | 972 | 0.65% |
| 11 | Purna Chandra Singha | Independent (IND) | 815 | 0.54% |
| Total | 1,50,100 | 82.24% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 2006 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 2006, a total of 1,58,489 valid votes were recorded. The Karandighi election 2006 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2006.
All India Forward Bloc candidate Gokul Roy won the Karandighi MLA seat with 71,430 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Hazi Sajjad Hussain who secured 66,995 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 2006 was 4,435 votes — another closely fought contest.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gokul Roy | All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) | 71,430 | 45.07% |
| 2 | Hazi Sajjad Hussain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 66,995 | 42.27% |
| 3 | Nalini Kanta Singha | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 9,458 | 5.97% |
| 4 | Bimal Singha | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 2,918 | 1.84% |
| 5 | Muktar Ahamed | Independent (IND) | 2,800 | 1.77% |
| 6 | Adheswar Prasad Sinha | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 1,629 | 1.03% |
| 7 | Dinesh Chandra Singha | Independent (IND) | 1,334 | 0.84% |
| 8 | Nishi Kanta Singha | Samajwadi Party (SP) | 1,110 | 0.70% |
| 9 | Dildar | Independent (IND) | 815 | 0.51% |
| Total | 1,58,489 |
Karandighi Assembly Election 2001 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 2001, the total electorate was 1,99,144 registered voters. A total of 1,38,681 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 69.64%. The Karandighi election 2001 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2001.
All India Forward Bloc candidate Gokul Roy won the Karandighi MLA seat with 61,543 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Haji Sajjad Hussain who secured 50,704 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 2001 was 10,839 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gokul Roy | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 61,543 | 44.38% |
| 2 | Haji Sajjad Hussain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 50,704 | 36.56% |
| 3 | Rahul Sinha (Biswajit) | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 19,991 | 14.42% |
| 4 | Adeshwar Singha | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 1,614 | 1.16% |
| 5 | Surender Nath Singha | Independent (IND) | 1,423 | 1.03% |
| 6 | Fazil Singha | Independent (IND) | 1,258 | 0.91% |
| 7 | Rajkumar Singha | Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation | 1,221 | 0.88% |
| 8 | Muktar Ahmed | Independent (IND) | 927 | 0.67% |
| Total | 1,38,681 | 69.64% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 1996 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 1996, the total electorate was 1,89,574 registered voters. A total of 1,37,310 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 76.99%. The Karandighi election 1996 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1996.
All India Forward Bloc candidate Suresh Chandra Singha won the Karandighi MLA seat with 56,251 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Haji Sajjad Hussain who secured 50,480 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 1996 was 5,771 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suresh Chandra Singha | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 56,251 | 40.97% |
| 2 | Haji Sajjad Hussain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 50,480 | 36.76% |
| 3 | Anup Kumar Bhakat | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 22,085 | 16.08% |
| 4 | Guha Kamal | Akhil Bhartiya Shivsena – Rashtrawadi | 3,213 | 2.34% |
| 5 | Muktar Ahamed | Independent (IND) | 1,438 | 1.05% |
| 6 | Kukil Singha | Independent (IND) | 1,231 | 0.90% |
| 7 | Dinesh Chandra Singha | Independent (IND) | 939 | 0.68% |
| 8 | Naba Kumar Singha | Independent (IND) | 873 | 0.64% |
| 9 | Faruque Adil | Muslim League | 800 | 0.58% |
| Total | 1,37,310 | 76.99% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 1991 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 1991, the total electorate was 1,64,623 registered voters. A total of 1,06,585 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 68.21%. The Karandighi election 1991 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1991.
Indian National Congress candidate Haji Sajjad Hossain won the Karandighi MLA seat with 40,399 votes, defeating All India Forward Bloc candidate Singhan Suresh Chandra who secured 34,259 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 1991 was 6,140 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haji Sajjad Hossain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 40,399 | 37.90% |
| 2 | Singhan Suresh Chandra | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 34,259 | 32.14% |
| 3 | Singha Banabir | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 25,150 | 23.60% |
| 4 | Nabadwip Mondal | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 2,942 | 2.76% |
| 5 | Kawal Guha | Independent (IND) | 2,217 | 2.08% |
| 6 | Tarakeshwar Singha | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 977 | 0.92% |
| 7 | Anil Singha | Independent (IND) | 641 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,06,585 | 68.21% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 1987 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 1987, the total electorate was 1,27,158 registered voters. A total of 83,629 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 66.94%. The Karandighi election 1987 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1987.
All India Forward Bloc candidate Suresh Chandra Singha won the Karandighi MLA seat with 37,720 votes, defeating Independent candidate Haji Sajjad Hossain who secured 31,213 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 1987 was 6,507 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suresh Chandra Singha | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 37,720 | 45.10% |
| 2 | Haji Sajjad Hossain | Independent (IND) | 31,213 | 37.32% |
| 3 | Chowdhury Ratan Kumar | Indian National Congress (INC) | 11,756 | 14.06% |
| 4 | Md Faruque Adil | Muslim League | 1,325 | 1.58% |
| 5 | Naba Kumar Singha | Independent (IND) | 780 | 0.93% |
| 6 | Amarendra Nath Singha | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 561 | 0.67% |
| 7 | Kamal Guha | Independent (IND) | 166 | 0.20% |
| 8 | Hasibur Rahaman | Independent (IND) | 108 | 0.13% |
| Total | 83,629 | 66.94% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 1982 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 1982, the total electorate was 1,12,474 registered voters. A total of 81,337 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 74.03%. The Karandighi election 1982 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1982 and marks the beginning of the All India Forward Bloc’s dominance of this seat.
All India Forward Bloc candidate Suresh Singha won the Karandighi MLA seat with 44,706 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Haji Sajjad Hussain who secured 34,849 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 1982 was 9,857 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suresh Singha | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 44,706 | 54.96% |
| 2 | Haji Sajjad Hussain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 34,849 | 42.85% |
| 3 | Shudra Singha | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 1,171 | 1.44% |
| 4 | Ram Kingkor Singha | Independent (IND) | 493 | 0.61% |
| 5 | Hasibur Rahaman | Independent (IND) | 118 | 0.15% |
| Total | 81,337 | 74.03% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 1977 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 1977, the total electorate was 77,138 registered voters. A total of 37,599 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 49.96%. The Karandighi election 1977 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1977.
Indian National Congress candidate Haji Sajjad Hussain won the Karandighi MLA seat with 14,041 votes, defeating Janata Party candidate Amaren Iranath Sinha who secured 10,402 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 1977 was 3,639 votes in a multi-cornered contest.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haji Sajjad Hussain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 14,041 | 37.34% |
| 2 | Amaren Iranath Sinha | Janata Party (JNP) | 10,402 | 27.67% |
| 3 | Suresh Chandra Sinha | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 6,113 | 16.26% |
| 4 | Samar Mukherjee | Independent (IND) | 4,229 | 11.25% |
| 5 | Mir Noor Islam | Independent (IND) | 2,092 | 5.56% |
| 6 | Jibendra Roy | Independent (IND) | 722 | 1.92% |
| Total | 37,599 | 49.96% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 1972 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 1972, the total electorate was 85,789 registered voters. A total of 39,875 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 48.06%. The Karandighi election 1972 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1972.
Indian National Congress candidate Haji Sajjad Hussain won the Karandighi MLA seat with 19,500 votes, defeating Independent candidate Singha Suresh Chandra who secured 17,681 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 1972 was just 1,819 votes — a very close contest.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haji Sajjad Hussain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 19,500 | 48.90% |
| 2 | Singha Suresh Chandra | Independent (IND) | 17,681 | 44.34% |
| 3 | Choudhury Golam Rasun | Samyukta Socialist Party (SOP) | 1,435 | 3.60% |
| 4 | Nishi Kanta Singha | Independent (IND) | 717 | 1.80% |
| 5 | Dev Sarkar Anil | Independent (IND) | 542 | 1.36% |
| Total | 39,875 | 48.06% |
Karandighi Assembly Election 1971 Result
In the Karandighi assembly election 1971, the total electorate was 84,976 registered voters. A total of 44,099 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 54.28%. The Karandighi election 1971 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1971.
Indian National Congress candidate Hazi Sajjad Hossain won the Karandighi MLA seat with 20,715 votes, defeating All India Forward Bloc candidate Suresh Chandra Singha who secured 11,374 votes. The winning margin in Karandighi 1971 was 9,341 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazi Sajjad Hossain | Indian National Congress (INC) | 20,715 | 46.97% |
| 2 | Suresh Chandra Singha | All India Forward Bloc (FBL) | 11,374 | 25.79% |
| 3 | Abdul Hafiz | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 5,631 | 12.77% |
| 4 | Singha Gopinath | Indian National Congress (Organisation) (NCO) | 3,592 | 8.15% |
| 5 | Hasda Johan | Independent (IND) | 1,237 | 2.81% |
| 6 | Sk Hasibur | Praja Socialist Party (PSP) | 804 | 1.82% |
| 7 | Dey Sarder Anil | Independent (IND) | 746 | 1.69% |
| Total | 44,099 | 54.28% |
Disclaimer: This page is published for informational purposes only. The election data presented here has been compiled from publicly available sources. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee 100% correctness of all information. This website is not affiliated with any Indian Government body or the Election Commission of India.
Karandighi assembly election result FAQ
Who has won the Karandighi Assembly seat in every election till now?
INC’s Haji Sajjad Hussain won in 1971, 1972, and 1977, while Forward Bloc’s Suresh Chandra Singha won in 1982, 1987, and 1996. Congress’s Haji Sajjad Hussain won again in 1991. Forward Bloc’s Gokul Roy then won in 2001 and 2006. In 2016, TMC’s Manodeb Singha won the seat, and in 2021, Goutam Paul of TMC won the constituency.
Who won the Karandighi Assembly Election 2021 and by how many votes?
In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Goutam Paul of All India Trinamool Congress won the Karandighi seat by defeating BJP’s Subhas Chandra Sinha by a commanding margin of 36,626 votes. TMC secured 54.7% of votes while BJP received 37.52% and AIFB got 4.29% in the 2021 election.
What was the voter turnout in Karandighi Assembly elections?
Karandighi recorded a voter turnout of 81.23% in the 2021 assembly election and 76.68% in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This predominantly rural constituency in Uttar Dinajpur district, covering Dalkhola Municipality and surrounding gram panchayats, consistently shows strong voter participation across all elections.
Which parties have dominated the Karandighi Assembly seat over the years?
TMC’s Goutam Paul is the present MLA of Karandighi, which is part of the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Dinajpur district. Congress and Forward Bloc alternated dominance over Karandighi for decades, with INC’s Haji Sajjad Hussain and Forward Bloc’s Suresh Chandra Singha being the two dominant forces from the 1970s to the 1990s. TMC has controlled the seat since 2016.
What was the biggest winning margin in Karandighi Assembly election history?
The biggest winning margin in Karandighi’s recent electoral history came in the 2006 election, when Forward Bloc’s Gokul Roy won by securing 71,430 votes against INC’s Haji Sajjad Hussain who got 66,995 votes. However, TMC’s Goutam Paul surpassed all previous records in 2021, winning by a massive margin of 36,626 votes the largest in the constituency’s modern history.