Kolkata Uttar election results 2024 live updates: TMC's Sudip Bandyopadhyay wins

NEW DELHI: TMC's Sudip Bandyopadhyay won the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency with a margin of 92560 votes.
Also known as Kolkata North or Calcutta North, this significant urban constituency participated in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on June 1, 2024.
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The prominent candidates contesting in the 2024 elections from Kolkata Uttar include Sudip Bandhopadhyay from the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), Dr.Tapas Roy from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Pradip Bhattacharya from the Indian National Congress (INC). These candidates represent major political parties vying for electoral success and influence in the constituency.
Last Updated on: 9pm (4 June 2024)
Kolkata Uttar has historically seen substantial voter turnout in recent elections, reflecting active political engagement among its urban electorate. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sudip Bandhopadhyay of the TMC emerged victorious, defeating Rahul (Biswajit) Sinha of the BJP by a notable margin of 127,095 votes, constituting 13.37% of the total votes cast. Similarly, in the 2014 elections, Sudip Bandhopadhyay of the TMC secured victory against Rahul (Biswajit) Sinha of the BJP by a margin of 96,226 votes, or 10.07% of the total votes polled. The 2009 elections saw Sudip Bandhopadhyay of the TMC winning against Md Salim of the CPM by a margin of 109,278 votes.
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Kolkata Uttar comprises seven assembly segments: Chaurangi, Entally, Beleghata, Jorasanko, Shyampukur, Maniktala, and Kashipur Beliaghata. Established in 2008, this constituency has witnessed consistent dominance by the Trinamool Congress since its creation, owing to its urban character and a higher number of urban voters. The area serves as a significant economic hub in West Bengal.
Kolkata Uttar's electoral landscape reflects its status as a pivotal urban constituency in West Bengal. With a tradition of active political participation and significant voter turnout, the constituency remains a crucial battleground for major political parties seeking to assert their influence in the Greater Kolkata region. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will determine whether the TMC, led by Sudip Bandhopadhyay, continues its stronghold in the area or faces stiff competition from contenders like the BJP and the Indian National Congress.