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Located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, Bhatpara is an urban-industrial constituency known for its dense population and presence of jute mills and small-scale industries. Its socio-political landscape has often reflected sharp electoral contests and shifting loyalties.

Demographic Mosaic

The constituency has a largely urban voter base with pockets of industrial labour population. High voter participation has remained a notable feature in recent elections.

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Exit polls trends

Most exit polls have pointed towards a win for BJP in West Bengal, overthrowing the incumbent All India Trinamool Congress government which has ruled the state for 15 years.

Voting Phase and Turnout

Polling was held in Phase 2, recording a voter turnout of 90.16%, indicating strong electoral engagement in the constituency.

Electoral Fortunes

In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP retained the seat with Pawan Kumar Singh securing 57,244 votes (53.4%), defeating AITC’s Jitendra Shaw (Jitu) who polled 43,557 votes (40.63%). The victory margin stood at 13,687 votes, with a turnout of 69.69%.

Key Candidates

Amit Gupta represents the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded sitting MLA Pawan Kumar Singh once again. Other candidates include Ash Narayan Singh (Left Front), Dharmendra Shaw (INC), and Sujit Bose (SUCI), making it a multi-cornered contest.

Election Dynamics

The BJP will look to retain its hold on the seat, banking on its incumbent candidate, while the AITC aims to reclaim the constituency with a new face. With high turnout recorded, the contest is expected to be closely watched in this politically sensitive urban seat.