From Left Bastion to Trinamool Fortress: Panihati Assembly's Political Journey in Bengal's 14 Elections
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Panihati: From Left Bastion to Trinamool Fortress, A Political Journey of Upsets
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News18•27-02-2026, 16:52
Panihati: From Left Bastion to Trinamool Fortress, A Political Journey of Upsets
•Panihati, an important suburban town in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, has seen 14 Assembly elections since 1967.
•Initially a CPI(M) stronghold (8 wins), it transitioned to Trinamool Congress dominance (4 wins), especially since 2011 with three consecutive victories.
•Nirmal Ghosh has been a prominent Trinamool leader, securing wins with varying margins, including over 25,000 votes in 2021.
•BJP has emerged as the main rival, displacing Left parties, with contests narrowing to Trinamool vs. BJP in recent Lok Sabha elections.
•Despite being an urban area with good connectivity, voter turnout has shown a continuous decline in recent elections, raising concerns.
