West Bengal Elections 2026: Congress Names Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury For Baharampur, Unveils Full Candidate List

The Indian National Congress has announced its candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. The list includes nominees from key constituencies across North Bengal, central districts, and parts of South Bengal.

The announcement is part of the party's strategy to strengthen its presence in the state and present a competitive challenge in the upcoming polls.

Focus on Regional Balance and Social Representation

The candidate list reflects a mix of experienced leaders and new faces. The party has also ensured representation from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), minorities, and women candidates across constituencies.

Several prominent leaders, including Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur, are part of the list, indicating the party's focus on both grassroots strength and established leadership.

Congress Candidates List - West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026

The following candidates have been announced:

• Mekliganj (SC) - Smt. Ila Rani Roy
• Mathabhanga (SC) - Khitendra Nath Barman
• Coochbehar Uttar (SC) - Partha Pratim Ishore
• Coochbehar Dakshin - Khokan Mian
• Sitalkuchi (SC) - Sukamal Barman
• Sitai (SC) - Rabin Roy
• Dinhata - Harihar Ray Singha
• Natabari - Biswajit Sarkar
• Tufanganj - Debendra Nath Barma
• Kumargram (ST) - Sudham Lama
• Kalchini (ST) - Anjan Chik Baraik
• Falakata (SC) - Akshoy Kumar Barman
• Madarihat (ST) - Dr. Joy Prafulla Lakra
• Dhupguri (SC) - Harish Chandra Roy
• Maynaguri (SC) - Jogen Sarkar
• Jalpaiguri (SC) - Sudipto Mohonto
• Rajganj (SC) - Tushar Kanti Roy
• Dabgram-Fulbari - Rohit Singh Sisodiya (Guddu)
• Mal (ST) - Rakesh Kujur
• Nagrakata (ST) - Shinu Munda
• Kalimpong - Santa Kumar Pradhan
• Darjeeling - Madhap Rai
• Kurseong - Saroj Kumar Khatri
• Matigara-Naxalbari (SC) - Amitava Sarkar
• Siliguri - Aloke Dhara
• Phansidewa (ST) - Smt. Nabanita Tirkey
• Chopra - Zakir Abedin
• Goalpokhar - Masood Md Naseem Ahsen
• Chakulia - Ali Imran Ramz (Victor)
• Karandighi - Murshid Alam
• Hemtabad (SC) - Smt. Anamika Roy
• Kaliaganj (SC) - Girdhari Pramanik
• Raiganj - Mohit Sengupta
• Itahar - Amal Acharya
• Kushmandi (SC) - Bablu Sarkar
• Kumarganj - Gulam Martuja Mandal
• Balurghat - Pradip Kumar Mitra
• Tapan (ST) - Bankim Chandra Toppo
• Gangarampur (SC) - Smt. Jui Barman
• Harirampur - Subhasish Pal (Sona)
• Habibpur (ST) - Rajen Soren
• Gazole (SC) - Sanjay Sarkar
• Chanchal - Asif Mehbub
• Harischandrapur - Mostaque Alam
• Malatipur - Smt. Mausam Noor
• Ratua - Mottakin Alam
• Manikchak - Md. Ansarul Hoque
• Maldaha (SC) - Bhupendra Nath Haldar (Arjun)
• English Bazar - Masud Alam
• Mothabari - Sayem Chowdhury
• Sujapur - Md Abdul Hannan
• Baisnabnagar - Smt. Mamuni Mandal
• Samserganj - Nazme Alam
• Suti - Alfazuddin Biswas
• Jangipur - Mohammad Imran Ali
• Raghunathganj - Nasir Saikh
• Lalgola - Md. Touhidur Rahaman
• Bhagawangola - Smt. Anju Begum
• Raninagar - Zulfikur Ali
• Murshidabad - Siddiqi Ali
• Nabagram (SC) - Hiru Haldar
• Khargram (SC) - Dr. Mandar Kanti Mandal
• Burwan (SC) - Sujit Das
• Kandi - Dr. Shamim Rana
• Bharatpur - Azharuddin Sizar
• Rejinagar - Jillu Sk.
• Baharamapur - Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
• Hariharpara - Smt. Mousumi Begum
• Nowda - Motiur Rahaman
• Domkal - Smt. Sahnaz Begum
• Jalangi - Abdul Rezzak Molla
• Karimpur - Smt. Pooja Roy Chowdhury
• Tehatta - Jyotirmoy Sarkar
• Palashipara - Hamidul Haque
• Kaliganj - Kabil Uddin Shaikh
• Nakashipara - Golam Kibria Mandal
• Chapra - Rahidul Mandal
• Krishnanagar Uttar - Arghya Gon
• Nabadwip - Samir Saha
• Krishnanagar Dakshin - Abdur Rahim Shaikh
• Santipur - Alok Chatterjee
• Ranaghat Uttar Paschim - Naba Kumar Mondal
• Krishnaganj (SC) - Sankar Kumar Sarkar
• Ranaghat Uttar Purba (SC) - Nitya Gopal Mondal
• Ranaghat Dakshin (SC) - Smt. Rita Pal Das
• Chakdaha - Malay Saha
• Kalyani (SC) - Asimananda Majumder
• Haringhata (SC) - Smt. Himanti Das
• Bagda (SC) - Prabir Kirtania
• Bangaon Uttar (SC) - Nilanjan Saha
• Bangaon Dakshin (SC) - Kishor Biswas
• Gaighata (SC) - Anil Kumar Pandey
• Swarupnagar (SC) - Ritesh Mondal
• Amdanga - Gopal Ghosh
• Bijpur - Sibabrata Guha Roy
• Naihati - Pradip Kumar Kundu
• Bhatpara - Dharmendra Shaw
• Jagatdal - Smt. Mandira Chakraborty
• Noapara - Asoke Bhattacharya (Raja)
• Barrackpur - Sambhu Das
• Khardaha - Joydev Ghosh
• Dum Dum Uttar - Dhananjoy Moitra
• Panihati - Subhashis Bhattacharya
• Kamarhati - Kallol Mukherjee
• Baranagar - Smt. Kalyani Chakraborty
• Dum Dum - Smt. Susmita Biswas
• Rajarhat New Town - SK Nijamuddin
• Bidhannagar - Ranajit Mukherjee
• Rajarhat Gopalpur - Partha Bhaumik
• Madhyamgram - Ananta Roy
• Barasat - Tarak Mukherjee
• Deganga - Miaraj Baidya
• Haroa - Md Rabiul Molla
• Minakhan (SC) - Smt. Barnali Naskar
• Sandeshkhali (ST) - Judhisthir Bhumiji
• Basirhat Dakshin - Abu Ishak Gazi (Babu)
• Basirhat Uttar - Musa Haque Mondal
• Hingalganj (SC) - Biswajit Roy
• Gosaba (SC) - Bhupal Chandra Das
• Basanti (SC) - Gopinath Naiya
• Kultali (SC) - Smt. Rupa Halder
• Patharpratima - Subhrangshu Nayek
• Kakdwip - Nasiruddin Ahamed
• Sagar - Prasanta Khutia
• Kulpi - Kutub Uddin Molla
• Raidighi - Asish Kumar Mandal
• Mandirbazar (SC) - Prof. Dr. Kaushik Baidya
• Jaynagar (SC) - Tapas Baidya
• Baruipur Purba (SC) - Pratap Chandra Mondal
• Canning Paschim (SC) - Haran Chandra Mistry
• Canning Purba - Sabir Ali Sardar
• Baruipur Paschim - Asitlal Nag
• Magrahat Purba (SC) - Dr. Atanu Halder
• Magrahat Paschim - Abdul Majid Halder
• Diamond Harbour - Goutam Bhattacharya
• Falta - Abdur Rajjak Molla
• Satgachhia - Pravash Ghosh
• Bishnupur (SC) - Arghya Naskar
• Sonarpur Dakshin - Smt. Subrata Datta
• Bhangar - Mahabubul Islam
• Kasba - Md. Hasim Zeshan Ahmad
• Jadavpur - Smt. Shyamali Mandal
• Sonarpur Uttar - Dr. Jagannath Kumir
• Tollyganj - Manas Sinha Roy
• Behala Purba - Abhijit Raha

Political Battle Set to Intensify

With the release of this extensive candidate list, the Congress has signalled its intent to remain a key player in West Bengal politics. The coming weeks are expected to see intense campaigning as parties prepare for a closely watched electoral contest.