Mathurapur (SC) election results 2024 live updates: TMC's Bapi Haldar wins

NEW DELHI: In the Mathurapur constituency of West Bengal, Bapi Haldar from the All India Trinamool Congress emerged victorious with 755,731 votes, securing a lead of 201,057 votes over the runner-up, Ashok Purkait from the Bharatiya Janata Party, who obtained 554,674 votes.
Ajay Kumar Das from the All India Secular Front finished third with 87,606 votes, trailing the winner by 668,125 votes.Dr. Sarat Chandra Halder from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) secured the fourth position with 61,100 votes, falling short by 694,631 votes.
Two independent candidates named Bapi Halder received 8,934 and 5,626 votes, respectively, while Biswanath Sardar from the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) obtained 4,534 votes. Pankaj Kumar Halder from the Bahujan Samaj Party secured 4,257 votes.
Ashoke Sardar and Ashoke Purokait, both independent candidates, received 1,501 votes each. Bappa Das from the Party for Democratic Socialism and Rudra Prasad Mandal from the Mulnibasi Party of India obtained 1,209 and 720 votes, respectively.
The "None of the Above" (NOTA) option received 8,631 votes.
Situated in the South East Bengal region within West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, Mathurapur is a Lok Sabha constituency with a rural classification and a reservation status for Scheduled Castes. Its historical significance is deeply rooted in movements like the Tebhaga farmers' movement, reflecting a legacy of grassroots activism and social mobilization.
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In Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections held on June 1, 2024, Mathurapur witnessed a keen electoral contest among prominent candidates representing major political parties, namely Bapi Halder from the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), Ashok Purkait from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Dr. Sarat Chandra Halder from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), each vying for electoral success and influence in the constituency.
Mathurapur has historically demonstrated a commendable level of voter turnout in elections, indicative of active political engagement and participation within its electorate. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the constituency recorded a noteworthy voter turnout of 84.86%, underscoring the electorate's keen interest in shaping the political landscape. Recent electoral outcomes have seen Choudhury Mohan Jatua of the TMC emerging victorious in both the 2019 and 2014 elections, consolidating the party's hold on the constituency. Jatua's victories, with significant margins, highlight the TMC's continued electoral dominance in Mathurapur, further solidifying its political stronghold in the region.
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Mathurapur's historical significance extends beyond its political landscape to encompass its demographic composition and socio-economic fabric. With a substantial Scheduled Caste population and a primarily rural setting, the constituency embodies the socio-cultural diversity and agricultural heritage of the region. Its assembly segments, including Patharpratima, Kakdwip, Sagar, Kulpi, Raidighi, Mandirbazar (Reserved), and Magrahat West, contribute to the constituency's rich tapestry of communities and traditions. As Mathurapur continues to play a pivotal role in West Bengal's political arena, its historical legacy and demographic dynamics shape its electoral journey, reflecting the aspirations and concerns of its diverse populace.