Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Medinipur constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 92.56% voting has been recorded in the Medinipur constituency. The Medinipur constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in West Bengal ’s governance. The Medinipur 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, Monikuntal Khamrui of the CPI, Dr. Sankar Guchhait of the BJP, and Sambhunath Chattopadhyay of Congress are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2026 in West Bengal, Dr. Sankar Guchhait of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Mangal Soren of the All India Trinamool Congress with a margin of 38747 votes. The Medinipur Assembly constituency falls under the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, All India Trinamool Congress candidate June Malia won the Medinipur Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 27191 votes, defeating Smt. Agnimitra Paul of the Bharatiya Janata Party.Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Sankar Guchhait
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
133,041
Lead:
38,747
|
54.51% |
| Mangal Soren | All India Trinamool Congress | 94,294 | 38.63% |
| Monikuntal Khamrui | Communist Party of India | 7,649 | 3.13% |
| Sambhunath Chattopadhyay | Indian National Congress | 2,193 | 0.90% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,628 | 0.67% |
| Sushrita Saren | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 1,386 | 0.57% |
| Sk. Mafizul Haque | Independent | 1,105 | 0.45% |
| Pronab Kumar Biswas | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,017 | 0.42% |
| Shankar Chakraborty | Independent | 815 | 0.33% |
| Saleha Begum | Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party | 621 | 0.25% |
| Shashanka Patra | Amra Bangalee | 337 | 0.14% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sujoy Hazra
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
115,104
Lead:
33,996
|
53.44% |
| Subhajit Roy | Bharatiya Janata Party | 81,108 | 37.65% |
| Mani Kuntal Khamrai | Communist Party Of India | 11,892 | 5.52% |
| Shyamal Kumar Ghosh | Indian National Congress | 3,959 | 1.84% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 2,624 | 1.22% |
| Nantu Kuila | Independent | 717 | 0.33% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
June Maliah
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
121,175
Lead:
24,397
|
51% |
| Shamit Das | Bharatiya Janata Party | 96,778 | 41% |
| Tarun Kumar Ghosh | Communist Party of India | 12,984 | 5% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 3,928 | 2% |
| Sukesh Palmal | Amra Bangalee | 1,565 | 1% |
| Debasish Aich | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 1,500 | 1% |
| Bishwajit Mahata | Independent | 968 | 0% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mrigendra Nath Maiti
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
106,774
Lead:
32,987
|
50% |
| Santosh Rana | Communist Party Of India | 73,787 | 35% |
| Tushar Mukherjee | Bharatiya Janata Party | 22,567 | 11% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 4,060 | 2% |
| Sova Das | Amara Bengali | 2,171 | 1% |
| Susanta Sahu | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 2,069 | 1% |
| Sk. Ali Uddin Ali | Ajsu Party | 1,655 | 1% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mrigendra Nath Maiti
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
103,060
Lead:
28,220
|
54% |
| Santosh Rana | Communist Party Of India | 74,840 | 40% |
| Subhajit Roy | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,880 | 3% |
| Sanjay Mishra | Independent | 2,590 | 1% |
| Arun Kumar Adhikari | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 1,436 | 1% |
| Dilip Kumar Das | Independent | 724 | 0% |
| Pradyot Saw | Independent | 699 | 0% |
| Sunil Kumar Hembram | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 691 | 0% |
| Pratap Kumar Nayek | Janata Dal (secular) | 428 | 0% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dr. Sankar Guchhait | BJP | 133,041 | 38,747 | 54.51% |
| 2024-By Election | Sujoy Hazra | AITC | 115,104 | 33,996 | 53.44% |
| 2021 | June Maliah | AITC | 121,175 | 24,397 | 51% |
| 2016 | Mrigendra Nath Maiti | AITC | 106,774 | 32,987 | 50% |
| 2011 | Mrigendra Nath Maiti | AITC | 103,060 | 28,220 | 54% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dr. Sankar Guchhait | BJP |
133,041
(Lead:
38,747)
|
54.51% |
| Mangal Soren | AITC | 94,294 | 38.63% | |
| 2024-By Election | Sujoy Hazra | AITC |
115,104
(Lead:
33,996)
|
53.44% |
| Subhajit Roy | BJP | 81,108 | 37.65% | |
| 2021 | June Maliah | AITC |
121,175
(Lead:
24,397)
|
51% |
| Shamit Das | BJP | 96,778 | 41% | |
| 2016 | Mrigendra Nath Maiti | AITC |
106,774
(Lead:
32,987)
|
50% |
| Santosh Rana | CPI | 73,787 | 35% | |
| 2011 | Mrigendra Nath Maiti | AITC |
103,060
(Lead:
28,220)
|
54% |
| Santosh Rana | CPI | 74,840 | 40% |
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Dr. Sankar Guchhait of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Medinipur Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Mangal Soren of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 38747 votes.
The strike rate in the Medinipur constituency is 75% AITC and 25% BJP, with AITC won 4 times and BJP won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
Dr. Sankar Guchhait (BJP) received 54.51% vote share.
Mangal Soren (AITC) received 38.63% vote share.
Dr. Sankar Guchhait (BJP) won the 2026 election with 133041 votes, leading by 38747 votes and securing a 54.51% vote share.
The Medinipur Assembly constituency falls under the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency of Paschim Medinapur district.
Dr. Sankar Guchhait (BJP) won the Medinipur Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 38747 votes over Mangal Soren (AITC).
The Medinipur Assembly constituency is part of the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Egra, Dantan, Keshiary (st), Kharagpur Sadar, Narayangarh, Kharagpur.
The top candidates in the Medinipur Assembly Election 2026 were:
Dr. Sankar Guchhait (BJP)
Mangal Soren (AITC)
Monikuntal Khamrui (CPI)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Dr. Sankar Guchhait (BJP) emerging as the winner.
The voter turnout in the Medinipur Assembly Election 2026 was 92.56%
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.