Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Matigara-naxalbari constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 92.15% voting has been recorded in the Matigara-naxalbari constituency. The Matigara-naxalbari constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in West Bengal ’s governance. The Matigara-naxalbari election result holds significant importance as it often witnesses intense battles between major political parties, shaping the city`s political landscape.In the race for the new assembly from this constituency, Jharen Roy of the CPM, Anandamay Barman of the BJP, and Amitava Sarkar of Congress are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2026 in West Bengal, Anandamay Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Sankar Malakar of the All India Trinamool Congress with a margin of 104265 votes. Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anandamay Barman
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
166,905
Lead:
104,265
|
66.50% |
| Sankar Malakar | All India Trinamool Congress | 62,640 | 24.96% |
| Jharen Roy | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 8,585 | 3.42% |
| Amitava Sarkar | Indian National Congress | 5,498 | 2.19% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,811 | 0.72% |
| Nimesh Sundas | Independent | 1,559 | 0.62% |
| Pappu Roy | Independent | 1,510 | 0.60% |
| Laxmi Das | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 983 | 0.39% |
| Bikash Mandal | Independent | 980 | 0.39% |
| Krishna Pada Sinha | Independent | 514 | 0.20% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anandamoy Barman
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
139,785
Lead:
70,848
|
58% |
| Captain Nalini Ranjan Ray | All India Trinamool Congress | 68,937 | 29% |
| Sankar Malakar | Indian National Congress | 23,060 | 10% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 3,912 | 2% |
| Rakesh Mondal | Independent | 2,046 | 1% |
| Sudip Mandal | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,577 | 1% |
| Harish Chandra Barman | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 1,274 | 1% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sankar Malakar
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
86,441
Lead:
18,627
|
41% |
| Amar Sinha | All India Trinamool Congress | 67,814 | 32% |
| Anandamoy Barman | Bharatiya Janata Party | 44,625 | 21% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 3,307 | 2% |
| Bidur Barman | Kppu | 2,464 | 1% |
| Sudip Mandal | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,849 | 1% |
| Goutam Kirtania | Independent | 1,739 | 1% |
| Kshitish Chandra Roy | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 1,138 | 1% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sankar Malakar
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
74,334
Lead:
6,833
|
45% |
| Jharen Roy | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 67,501 | 41% |
| Sri Atul Chandra Roy | Kamtapur Progressive Party | 11,906 | 7% |
| Asim Sarkar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 7,351 | 4% |
| Dipu Haldar | Independent | 3,391 | 2% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Anandamay Barman | BJP | 166,905 | 104,265 | 66.50% |
| 2021 | Anandamoy Barman | BJP | 139,785 | 70,848 | 58% |
| 2016 | Sankar Malakar | INC | 86,441 | 18,627 | 41% |
| 2011 | Sankar Malakar | INC | 74,334 | 6,833 | 45% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Anandamay Barman | BJP |
166,905
(Lead:
104,265)
|
66.50% |
| Sankar Malakar | AITC | 62,640 | 24.96% | |
| 2021 | Anandamoy Barman | BJP |
139,785
(Lead:
70,848)
|
58% |
| Captain Nalini Ranjan Ray | AITC | 68,937 | 29% | |
| 2016 | Sankar Malakar | INC |
86,441
(Lead:
18,627)
|
41% |
| Amar Sinha | AITC | 67,814 | 32% | |
| 2011 | Sankar Malakar | INC |
74,334
(Lead:
6,833)
|
45% |
| Jharen Roy | CPM | 67,501 | 41% |
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Anandamay Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Matigara-naxalbari Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Sankar Malakar of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 104265 votes.
The strike rate in the Matigara-naxalbari constituency is 50% BJP and 50% INC, with BJP won 2 times and INC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
Anandamay Barman (BJP) received 66.50% vote share.
Sankar Malakar (AITC) received 24.96% vote share.
Anandamay Barman (BJP) won the 2026 election with 166905 votes, leading by 104265 votes and securing a 66.50% vote share.
Anandamay Barman (BJP) won the Matigara-naxalbari Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 104265 votes over Sankar Malakar (AITC).
The top candidates in the Matigara-naxalbari Assembly Election 2026 were:
Anandamay Barman (BJP)
Sankar Malakar (AITC)
Jharen Roy (CPM)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Anandamay Barman (BJP) emerging as the winner.
The voter turnout in the Matigara-naxalbari Assembly Election 2026 was 92.15%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.