Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Raninagar constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 96.13% voting has been recorded in the Raninagar constituency. The Raninagar constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in West Bengal ’s governance. The Raninagar 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, Jamal Hossain of the CPM, Zulfikur Ali of the INC, and Soumik Hussain of AITC are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2026 in West Bengal, Zulfikur Ali of the Indian National Congress won the seat by defeating Soumik Hussain of the All India Trinamool Congress with a margin of 2701 votes. The Raninagar Assembly constituency falls under the Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, All India Trinamool Congress candidate Abu Taher Khan won the Murshidabad Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 164215 votes, defeating Md. Salim of the Communist Party Of India (marxist).Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Zulfikur Ali
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
79,423
Lead:
2,701
|
33.48% |
| Soumik Hussain | All India Trinamool Congress | 76,722 | 32.34% |
| Jamal Hossain | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 48,587 | 20.48% |
| Ranapratap Singha Roy | Bharatiya Janata Party | 22,728 | 9.58% |
| Yasser Haidar | Aam Janata Unnayan party | 2,566 | 1.08% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,240 | 0.94% |
| Mostofa Monjur Elahi | Independent | 1,190 | 0.50% |
| Sumit Nath | Independent | 1,071 | 0.45% |
| Mst Masuara Khatun | Independent | 773 | 0.33% |
| Shyamal Krishna Mondal | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 669 | 0.28% |
| Julfikkar Ali | Independent | 454 | 0.19% |
| Julfikar Ali | Independent | 356 | 0.15% |
| Khalid Hossain | Independent | 184 | 0.08% |
| Anoyar Hossain | Independent | 144 | 0.06% |
| Abdul Alim Sk | Independent | 95 | 0.04% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Soumik Hossain
Winner
|
All India Trinamool Congress |
134,957
Lead:
79,702
|
61% |
| Firoza Begam | Indian National Congress | 55,255 | 25% |
| Gouri Sankar Ghosh | Bharatiya Janata Party | 21,138 | 10% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,774 | 1% |
| Golam Masum Reja | Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party | 2,754 | 1% |
| Md Saher Alam | SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA | 1,393 | 1% |
| Firoza Bibi | Independent | 884 | 0% |
| Hasibul Islam | Independent | 828 | 0% |
| Ruliya Parvin | Bahujan Samaj Party | 587 | 0% |
| Nasrin Naher Lucy | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 501 | 0% |
| Safiur Rahaman Mandal | Independent | 496 | 0% |
| Abdul Hai | Bahujan Maha Party | 247 | 0% |
| Saira Bibi | United Socialist Party | 202 | 0% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Firoza Begam (e)
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
111,132
Lead:
48,382
|
58% |
| Dr. Humayun Kabir | All India Trinamool Congress | 62,750 | 33% |
| Basu Basak | Bharatiya Janata Party | 9,693 | 5% |
| Golam Mostafa Mondal | Welfare Party Of India | 2,441 | 1% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 1,715 | 1% |
| Manirul Islam | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 1,405 | 1% |
| Md. Yearul Islam | Independent | 946 | 0% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Firoza Begam
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
76,092
Lead:
1,089
|
46% |
| Mst. Maksuda Begum | All India Forward Bloc | 75,003 | 46% |
| Dinesh Mondal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,151 | 2% |
| Abul Aktar | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 2,262 | 1% |
| Md. Rejaul Haque | Muslim League Kerala State Committee | 1,693 | 1% |
| Nur Mohammed | Independent | 1,495 | 1% |
| Jalaluddin Mondal | Independent | 1,169 | 1% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Zulfikur Ali | INC | 79,423 | 2,701 | 33.48% |
| 2021 | Soumik Hossain | AITC | 134,957 | 79,702 | 61% |
| 2016 | Firoza Begam (e) | INC | 111,132 | 48,382 | 58% |
| 2011 | Firoza Begam | INC | 76,092 | 1,089 | 46% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Zulfikur Ali | INC |
79,423
(Lead:
2,701)
|
33.48% |
| Soumik Hussain | AITC | 76,722 | 32.34% | |
| 2021 | Soumik Hossain | AITC |
134,957
(Lead:
79,702)
|
61% |
| Firoza Begam | INC | 55,255 | 25% | |
| 2016 | Firoza Begam (e) | INC |
111,132
(Lead:
48,382)
|
58% |
| Dr. Humayun Kabir | AITC | 62,750 | 33% | |
| 2011 | Firoza Begam | INC |
76,092
(Lead:
1,089)
|
46% |
| Mst. Maksuda Begum | AIFB | 75,003 | 46% |
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Zulfikur Ali of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Raninagar Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Soumik Hussain of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) by a margin of 2701 votes.
The strike rate in the Raninagar constituency is 75% INC and 25% AITC, with INC won 3 times and AITC won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
Zulfikur Ali (INC) received 33.48% vote share.
Soumik Hussain (AITC) received 32.34% vote share.
Zulfikur Ali (INC) won the 2026 election with 79423 votes, leading by 2701 votes and securing a 33.48% vote share.
The Raninagar Assembly constituency falls under the Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency of Murshidabad district.
Zulfikur Ali (INC) won the Raninagar Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 2701 votes over Soumik Hussain (AITC).
The Raninagar Assembly constituency is part of the Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Bhagabangola, Murshidabad, Hariharpara, Domkal, Jalangi, Karimpur.
The top candidates in the Raninagar Assembly Election 2026 were:
Zulfikur Ali (INC)
Soumik Hussain (AITC)
Jamal Hossain (CPM)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Zulfikur Ali (INC) emerging as the winner.
The voter turnout in the Raninagar Assembly Election 2026 was 96.13%
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.