West Bengal · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Timir Baran Bhadury of Revolutionary Socialist Party won the Beldanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in West Bengal in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 31,320 votes (46.30% vote share). The runner-up was Nurul Islam Chowdhury (Indian National Congress) with 19,536 votes.
A total of 5 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timir Baran Bhadury | 31320 | 46.30% | Revolutionary Socialist Party |
| 2 | Nurul Islam Chowdhury | 19536 | 28.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Ataur Rahaman Khuda Buknsh | 13716 | 20.30% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Aowlad Hossain | 1667 | 2.50% | Muslim Leage |
| 5 | Jainal Abedin | 1345 | 2.00% | Socialist Unity Centre Of India |
The Beldanga constituency is part of the West Bengal Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Timir Baran Bhadury (Revolutionary Socialist Party) emerged as the winner securing 31,320 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.