Kolkata Uttar election results 2024 live updates: TMC's Bandyopadhyay Sudip vs CONG's Pradip Bhattacharya
Times of India | 4 June 2024
NEW DELHI: The results of the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal will be announced today. 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.
Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha Election Results 2024
Candidate Name
Party Name
Votes
Vote %
Tapas Roy
BJP
NA
NA
Bandyopadhyay Sudip
AITC
NA
NA
Omprakash Prajapati
BSP
NA
NA
Pradip Bhattacharya
INC
NA
NA
Last Updated on: 5 AM (4 June 2024)
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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.