- By JE News Desk
- Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In the 2019 Lok Sabha election for the Bolpur constituency in West Bengal, Asit Kumar Mal of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) emerged victorious. He defeated Ramprasad Das of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a significant margin. Asit Kumar Mal, a seasoned politician, has been associated with the AITC for many years and has a strong base of support in Bolpur.
Bolpur is known for its rich cultural heritage, especially its association with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The town is home to the Visva-Bharati University, founded by Tagore, which is a center for art, culture, and education.
The political history of Bolpur is deeply intertwined with its cultural legacy. The town has been a hotbed of political and cultural activities, with a strong tradition of intellectualism and progressive thought. Bolpur has been a bastion of the AITC, which has won the constituency in multiple elections.
Ramprasad Das, the BJP candidate, is a local leader who has been active in the region for several years. He had promised to bring development and good governance to Bolpur if elected. However, he faced a tough challenge from Asit Kumar Mal, who had a strong base of support among the local population.
The 2019 Lok Sabha election in Bolpur was closely watched as it was seen as a bellwether for the political landscape in West Bengal. The AITC's victory in Bolpur was seen as a reaffirmation of the party's popularity and organizational strength in the state.
Overall, the 2019 Lok Sabha election in Bolpur was a reflection of the region's rich cultural and political history. Asit Kumar Mal's victory was celebrated by AITC supporters, who saw it as a validation of the party's ideology and leadership.
Results for the Lok Sabha election held in 2019 for the Bolpur constituency:
Winning Candidate: Asit Kumar Mal (AITC)
Total Votes Received: 699,171
Vote Percentage: 47.85
Losing Candidate: Ramprasad Das (BJP)
Total Votes Received: 592,769
Vote Percentage: 40.57
Bolpur Lok Sabha Elections 2024
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Priya Saha as its candidate from the Bolpur constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has fielded Asit Kumar Mal as its candidate from the Bolpur constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.