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Baharampur election upset BJP wins Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury seat by 17548 votes
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Published on 4 May 2026
The Congress stalwart lost by a wide margin
Baharampur saw a dramatic shift as BJP candidate Subrata Maitra defeated senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury by 17,548 votes. Maitra secured 91,088 votes and not only retained his seat but also improved on his previous performance, underscoring a significant change in voter sentiment in the West Bengal constituency.
- BJP’s Subrata Maitra defeated Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
- Maitra won by 17,548 votes in Baharampur
- He polled 91,088 votes and improved on his earlier tally
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