Complete Madarihat assembly election results from 1971 to 2026. Check all MLA winners, vote counts, winning margins, voter turnout and 2026 election updates for Madarihat constituency in West Bengal.
Madarihat assembly election results carry one of the most remarkable stories of single-party dominance in West Bengal politics. Located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal, Madarihat is a reserved Scheduled Tribe (ST) assembly seat falling under the Alipurduar Lok Sabha constituency. The Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) held the Madarihat MLA seat for an extraordinary ten consecutive elections from 1971 to 2011 a span of four decades. A H Besterwitch won three times in the 1970s, followed by Sushil Kujur from 1982 to 1996, and Kumari Kujur from 2001 to 2011.
BJP’s Manoj Tigga broke RSP’s historic grip in 2016 and retained the seat convincingly in 2021. With the Madarihat 2026 election approaching, the constituency is set for another keenly watched tribal belt contest. Below is the complete Madarihat election history with year-wise results, vote counts, winning margins, and voter turnout data.
List of All MLAs from Madarihat Assembly Seat
| Year | Elected MLA | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Result Coming Soon | — | — |
| 2021 | Manoj Tigga | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 90,718 |
| 2016 | Manoj Tigga | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 66,989 |
| 2011 | Kumari Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 42,539 |
| 2006 | Kumari Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 47,331 |
| 2001 | Kumari Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 60,412 |
| 1996 | Sushil Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 57,663 |
| 1991 | Sushil Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 45,400 |
| 1987 | Sushil Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 36,379 |
| 1982 | Sushil Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 36,837 |
| 1977 | A H Besterwitch | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 18,037 |
| 1972 | A H Bester Witch | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 16,785 |
| 1971 | A H Besterwitch | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 12,291 |
Madarihat 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 Madarihat assembly seat is officially confirmed, this page will be updated. Results for all seats will be declared on 4 May 2026. Once the Madarihat 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 Madarihat election 2026 updates.
Madarihat Assembly Election 2021 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 2021, the total electorate was 2,12,651 voters. A total of 1,66,920 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 78.49%. The Madarihat election 2021 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2021.
Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Tigga retained the Madarihat MLA seat with 90,718 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Rajesh Lakra who secured 61,033 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 2021 was 29,685 votes a commanding victory.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manoj Tigga | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 90,718 | 54.35% |
| 2 | Rajesh Lakra | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 61,033 | 36.56% |
| 3 | Subhash Lohar | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 7,072 | 4.24% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2,622 | 1.57% |
| 5 | Uttam Barua | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 1,696 | 1.02% |
| 6 | Vivek Pradeep Tete | Bhartiya Tribal Party (BTP) | 1,540 | 0.92% |
| 7 | Panchu Oraon | National People’s Party (NPEP) | 1,272 | 0.76% |
| 8 | Sudhist Baraik | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 967 | 0.58% |
| Total | 1,66,920 | 78.49% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 2016 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 2016, the total electorate was 1,91,686 registered voters. A total of 1,52,301 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 79.45%. The Madarihat election 2016 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2016.
Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Tigga won the Madarihat MLA seat with 66,989 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Padam Lama who secured 44,951 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 2016 was 22,038 votes BJP’s historic first win in this constituency, ending RSP’s four-decade dominance.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manoj Tigga | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 66,989 | 43.98% |
| 2 | Padam Lama | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 44,951 | 29.51% |
| 3 | Kumari Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 29,885 | 19.62% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 5,068 | 3.33% |
| 5 | Padam Oraon | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) | 3,089 | 2.03% |
| 6 | Sudhist Baraik | Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI) | 2,319 | 1.52% |
| Total | 1,52,301 | 79.45% |
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Madarihat Assembly Election 2011 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 2011, the total electorate was 1,61,332 registered voters. A total of 1,33,213 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 82.57%. The Madarihat election 2011 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2011.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Kumari Kujur won the Madarihat MLA seat with 42,539 votes, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Tigga who secured 34,630 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 2011 was 7,909 votes in a four-cornered contest.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumari Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 42,539 | 31.93% |
| 2 | Manoj Tigga | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 34,630 | 26.00% |
| 3 | Atul Suba | Indian National Congress (INC) | 26,027 | 19.54% |
| 4 | Jerome Lakra | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) | 22,541 | 16.92% |
| 5 | Ramesh Oraon | Independent (IND) | 4,923 | 3.70% |
| 6 | Samir Beck | Rashtriya Deshaj Party (RADP) | 2,553 | 1.92% |
| Total | 1,33,213 | 82.57% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 2006 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 2006, a total of 1,15,559 valid votes were recorded. The Madarihat election 2006 was held as part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2006.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Kumari Kujur won the Madarihat MLA seat with 47,331 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Atul Suba who secured 28,565 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 2006 was 18,766 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumari Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 47,331 | 40.96% |
| 2 | Atul Suba | Indian National Congress (INC) | 28,565 | 24.72% |
| 3 | Manoj Tigga | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 23,909 | 20.69% |
| 4 | Panchu Uraon | Independent (IND) | 7,155 | 6.19% |
| 5 | Bilkan Bara | Independent (IND) | 5,495 | 4.76% |
| 6 | Gopal Oraon | Independent (IND) | 3,104 | 2.69% |
| Total | 1,15,559 |
Madarihat Assembly Election 2001 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 2001, the total electorate was 1,41,104 registered voters. A total of 1,00,266 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 71.13%. The Madarihat election 2001 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2001.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Kumari Kujur won the Madarihat MLA seat with 60,412 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Narendra Nath Karjee who secured 18,905 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 2001 was 41,507 votes the largest margin in the constituency’s recorded history.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumari Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 60,412 | 60.25% |
| 2 | Narendra Nath Karjee | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 18,905 | 18.85% |
| 3 | Manoj Tigga | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 10,163 | 10.14% |
| 4 | Sali Nath Oraon | Independent (IND) | 6,714 | 6.70% |
| 5 | Bilkan Bara | Social Justice Party (SJP) | 4,072 | 4.06% |
| Total | 1,00,266 | 71.13% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 1996 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 1996, the total electorate was 1,32,929 registered voters. A total of 1,05,968 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 83.94%. The Madarihat election 1996 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1996.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Sushil Kujur won the Madarihat MLA seat with 57,663 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Puspa Rani Lily Kindo who secured 33,085 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 1996 was 24,578 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sushil Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 57,663 | 54.42% |
| 2 | Puspa Rani Lily Kindo | Indian National Congress (INC) | 33,085 | 31.22% |
| 3 | Padma Ghising | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 6,899 | 6.51% |
| 4 | Joseph Xalxo | Independent (IND) | 3,852 | 3.64% |
| 5 | Bilkan Bara | Independent (IND) | 3,572 | 3.37% |
| 6 | Gopal Urao | Independent (IND) | 897 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,05,968 | 83.94% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 1991 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 1991, the total electorate was 1,22,675 registered voters. A total of 85,218 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 72.94%. The Madarihat election 1991 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1991.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Sushil Kujur won the Madarihat MLA seat with 45,400 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Tuna Toppo who secured 25,918 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 1991 was 19,482 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sushil Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 45,400 | 53.28% |
| 2 | Tuna Toppo | Indian National Congress (INC) | 25,918 | 30.41% |
| 3 | Kumar Lal Minj | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 7,308 | 8.58% |
| 4 | Abhiram Bara | Independent (IND) | 3,686 | 4.33% |
| 5 | Gopal Oraon | Independent (IND) | 1,473 | 1.73% |
| 6 | Pasang Sherpa | Independent (IND) | 1,191 | 1.40% |
| 7 | Francis Lakra | Amra Bangalee (AMB) | 242 | 0.28% |
| Total | 85,218 | 72.94% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 1987 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 1987, the total electorate was 1,03,954 registered voters. A total of 66,990 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 67.78%. The Madarihat election 1987 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1987.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Sushil Kujur won the Madarihat MLA seat with 36,379 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Tuna Toppo who secured 28,966 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 1987 was 7,413 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sushil Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 36,379 | 54.31% |
| 2 | Tuna Toppo | Indian National Congress (INC) | 28,966 | 43.24% |
| 3 | Subhash Karjee | Independent (IND) | 1,645 | 2.46% |
| Total | 66,990 | 67.78% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 1982 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 1982, the total electorate was 89,658 registered voters. A total of 60,933 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 72.64%. The Madarihat election 1982 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1982.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Sushil Kujur won the Madarihat MLA seat with 36,837 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Jagat Baria who secured 20,373 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 1982 was 16,464 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sushil Kujur | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 36,837 | 60.45% |
| 2 | Jagat Baria | Indian National Congress (INC) | 20,373 | 33.44% |
| 3 | Julius Toppo | Independent (IND) | 2,265 | 3.72% |
| 4 | Sanjoy Kumar Oraon | Independent (IND) | 1,458 | 2.39% |
| Total | 60,933 | 72.64% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 1977 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 1977, the total electorate was 69,252 registered voters. A total of 35,971 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 54.00%. The Madarihat election 1977 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1977.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate A H Besterwitch won the Madarihat MLA seat with 18,037 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Dhirendra Narjinary who secured 10,299 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 1977 was 7,738 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A H Besterwitch | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 18,037 | 50.14% |
| 2 | Dhirendra Narjinary | Indian National Congress (INC) | 10,299 | 28.63% |
| 3 | Saun Lakra | Janata Party (JNP) | 7,114 | 19.78% |
| 4 | Paban Kumar Roy | Independent (IND) | 398 | 1.11% |
| 5 | Ajoy Kumar Basumata | Independent (IND) | 123 | 0.34% |
| Total | 35,971 | 54.00% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 1972 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 1972, the total electorate was 66,363 registered voters. A total of 38,413 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 61.56%. The Madarihat election 1972 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1972.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate A H Bester Witch won the Madarihat MLA seat with 16,785 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Aswaghosh Kullu who secured 13,667 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 1972 was 3,118 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A H Bester Witch | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 16,785 | 43.70% |
| 2 | Aswaghosh Kullu | Indian National Congress (INC) | 13,667 | 35.58% |
| 3 | Khudiram Pahan | Independent (IND) | 7,961 | 20.72% |
| Total | 38,413 | 61.56% |
Madarihat Assembly Election 1971 Result
In the Madarihat assembly election 1971, the total electorate was 65,140 registered voters. A total of 37,128 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 62.60%. The Madarihat election 1971 was part of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 1971.
Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate A H Besterwitch won the Madarihat MLA seat with 12,291 votes, defeating Independent candidate Pahan Khudiram who secured 9,137 votes. The winning margin in Madarihat 1971 was 3,154 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A H Besterwitch | Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) | 12,291 | 33.10% |
| 2 | Pahan Khudiram | Independent (IND) | 9,137 | 24.61% |
| 3 | Paban Kumar Roy | Indian National Congress (INC) | 7,569 | 20.39% |
| 4 | Mahali Budhram | Samyukta Socialist Party (SSP) | 3,444 | 9.28% |
| 5 | Bilash Bhagat | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) | 2,917 | 7.86% |
| 6 | Dhirendra Narjinarai | Indian National Congress (Organisation) (NCO) | 1,204 | 3.24% |
| 7 | Sumra Uraon | Independent (IND) | 566 | 1.52% |
| Total | 37,128 | 62.60% |
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Madarihat assembly election result FAQ
Who has won the Madarihat Assembly seat in every election till now?
RSP dominated Madarihat for decades, with A H Besterwitch winning in 1971, 1972, and 1977, Sushil Kujur winning in 1982, 1987, 1991, and 1996, and Kumari Kujur winning in 2001 and 2006. In 2011, Kumari Kujur of RSP defeated Manoj Tigga of BJP. However, in 2016 and 2021, Manoj Tigga of BJP won the seat consecutively, ending RSP’s long dominance in this reserved ST constituency.
Who won the Madarihat Assembly Election 2021 and by how many votes?
In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Manoj Tigga of BJP won the Madarihat seat by securing 90,718 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress candidate Rajesh Lakra who got 61,033 votes a commanding winning margin of 29,685 votes.
What was the voter turnout in Madarihat Assembly elections?
In the 2021 assembly election, the total number of valid votes polled in the Madarihat Assembly constituency was 1,67,245 representing a turnout of 78.65%. In 2016, the total valid votes polled were 1,52,306, reflecting a turnout of 79.46%. This reserved ST constituency in Alipurduar district consistently shows strong voter participation across elections.
Which parties have dominated the Madarihat Assembly seat over the years?
RSP was the dominant force in Madarihat for several decades, winning continuously from 1971 through 2006. BJP’s Manoj Tigga is the present Lok Sabha MP of Alipurduars, while the present MLA of Madarihat is Jayprakash Toppo of AITC indicating a recent shift in political fortunes in this tribal-dominated constituency after the 2021 elections.
What was the biggest winning margin in Madarihat Assembly election history?
The biggest winning margin in Madarihat’s electoral history came in the 2001 election, when RSP’s Kumari Kujur won by a massive margin of 41,507 votes, securing 60,412 votes against TMC’s Narendra Nath Karjee who got only 18,905 votes making it the most one-sided victory ever recorded in this constituency’s history.