Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following assembly constituencies: Chowranghee, Entally, Beleghata, Jorasanko, Shyampukur, Maniktala, Kashipur and Belgachhia. The constituency came into being after a delimitation exercise in 2008. The two Lok Sabha elections contested since have seen candidates of the Trinamool Congress (AITC) emerge as the victor.
A total of 21 candidates are contesting from various political parties and as independents from Kolkata Uttar parliamentary constituency.
According to the CEO, West Bengal, the constituency has a total voter strength of 14,43,818 — 794275 male, 649528 female and 15 of other gender.
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Note – Map for representation purpose | Source – http://datameet.org
2014 Lok Sabha Elections
Incumbent MP: Sudip Bandopadhyay (AITC)
| Name of candidate | Party | Votes secured | Vote share
(over total votes polled) |
| Sudip Bandyopadhyay | Trinamool Congress | 343,687 | 35.95% |
| Rahul Sinha | BJP | 247461 | 24.88% |
| Rupa Bagchi | CPM | 196053 | 20.5% |
| NOTA | — |
Source: ECI
Know your candidates
- Sudip Bandyopadhyay (AITC)
Pic: Facebook
Sudip Bandyopadhyay is the incumbent MP from Kolkata Uttar. He had served as MP for two consecutive terms, having been been elected in both 2009 and 2014 Lok Sabha Elections. Prior to being elected to the Lok Sabha he has served as MLA for four terms. He has served as the leader of the Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
The detailed affidavit filed by him can be viewed here.
- Age: 70 years
- Education: B.Sc
- Profession: Member of Parliament
- Phone: 03322175010, 9013180066
- E-mail: sudip_bandyopadhyay2006@gmail.com
Pending criminal cases: Two
- 1 charge related to Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property (IPC Section-420)
- 1 charge related to Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent (IPC Section-409)
- 1 charge related to Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees (IPC Section-427)
- 1 charge related to Punishment of criminal conspiracy (IPC Section-120B)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for Rioting (IPC Section-147)
- 1 charge related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object (IPC Section-149)
Financial details of candidate
| Movable assets (Rs) | 1,70,69,489(self) + 47,75,854 (spouse) |
| Immovable assets (Rs) | 1,88,53,288 (self) + 2,04,77,724 (spouse) |
| Liabilities | NIL |
- Kaninika Bose (CPIM)
Pic: Facebook
Kaninika Bose (Ghosh) has been fielded by the CPI(M) as its candidate from Kolkata Uttar. Prior to her entry into active politics she worked as a teacher of political science at Beliaghata Deshbandhu Girls’ High School. She has been known to be sensitive to the cause of the LGBTQI community, having held many interactions with members.
The detailed affidavit filed by her can be viewed here.
- Age: 50
- Education: MA (Political Science)
- Profession: School Teacher
- Phone: 9831798325 ; 9474782434 (Whatsapp)
- Email: kaninika.jyotibose@gmail.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaninika.boseghosh
Pending criminal cases: One
- 1 charge related to Being member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
- 1 charge related to Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation (IPC Section-283)
Financial details of the candidate
| Movable assets (Rs) | 13,18,625(self) + 9,65,150 (spouse) |
| Immovable assets (Rs) | 51,00,000 (spouse) |
| Liabilities (Rs) | 12,00,000 (spouse) |
- Rahul (Biswajit) Sinha (BJP)
Pic: Facebook
Rahul Sinha contested from the Kolkata Uttar constituency in the 2014 elections as well, finishing second behind the Trinamool Congress. He served as the President of the West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party between 2009-2015 and helped establish the presence of the party at the grassroots. He currently serves as the National Secretary of the BJP.
The detailed affidavit filed by him can be found here.
- Age: 55
- Education: B.Com
- Profession: Business
- Phone: 9433007772
- Email: bjpnorth.cco@gmail.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RahulSinhaBJP/
- Twitter: @RahulSinhaBJP
Pending criminal cases: Seven
- 3 charges related to Attempt to murder (IPC Section-307)
- 2 charges related to Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty (IPC Section-332)
- 2 charges related to voluntarily causing grievous hurt (IPC Section-325)
- 2 charges related to Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means (IPC Section-326)
- 2 charges related to Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land- mark fixed by public authority Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten rupees (IPC Section-435)
- 2 charges related to theft (IPC Section-379)
- 1 charges related to Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty (IPC Section-354)
- 1 charge related to Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty (IPC Section-333)
- 1 charge related to Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony (IPC Section-153A)
- 1 charge related to Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national-integration (IPC Section-153B)
- 1 charge related to criminal intimidation (IPC Section-506)
- 4 charges related to Rioting, armed with deadly weapon (IPC Section-148)
- 4 charges related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object (IPC Section-149)
- 4 charges related to Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty (IPC Section-353)
- 3 charges related to Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees (IPC Section-427)
- 2 charges related to Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation (IPC Section-283)
- 2 charges related to Punishment for Rioting (IPC Section-147)
- 2 charges related to Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions (IPC Section-186)
- 1 charge related to voluntarily causing hurt (IPC Section-323)
- 1 charge related to criminal trespass (IPC Section-447)
- 1 charge related to Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-157)
- 1 charge related to Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot (IPC Section-158)
- 1 charge related to Punishment of criminal conspiracy (IPC Section-120B)
- 1 charge related to Being member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
- 1 charge related to Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant (IPC Section-188)
Financial details of the candidate
| Movable assets (Rs) | 61,76,557(self) + 91,07,093(spouse) |
| Immovable assets (Rs) | 11,65, 200 (self) + 80, 72,031 (spouse) |
| Liabilities (Rs) | 40, 57, 496 (spouse) |
- Syed Shahid Imam (INC)
Pic: Facebook
Syed Imam is the INC candidate from Kolkata Uttar. He is a well known lawyer in the city. This is his first foray into electoral politics.
The detailed affidavit filed by him can be viewed here.
- Age: 57
- Education: Graduate (LLB)
- Profession: Legal Practice
- Phone: 9830113294 ; 03323205227
- Email: imamshahid1@gmail.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ssimamofficial/
- Twitter: @syedimaminc
Pending criminal cases: None
Financial details of the candidate
| Movable assets (Rs) | 7,37,309(self) + 2,70,30,013.07(spouse) |
| Immovable assets (Rs) | Nil(self) + 4,41,00,000(spouse) |
| Liabilities | Nil |
List of other candidates contesting from Kolkata Uttar
| Candidate Name | Party |
| OMPRAKASH PRAJAPATI
Class 12, 37, Share Trader, |
Bahujan Samaj Party |
| BIJNAN KUMAR BERA
M.B.B.S., 59, Medical Practitioner |
Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) |
| JOYDEB DAS
8th Pass, 31, Business |
Bharateeya Manavadhikar party |
| MANAS MAJUMDER
B.Sc., 39, Service |
Shivsena |
| MANMOHAN GARODIA
B.Com., 56, Business |
Rashtriya Ahinsa Manch |
| MD IMTIAZ KHAN
10th, 45, Business |
Bharat Prabhat Party |
| MIR TIPU SULTAN ALI
9th, 51, Business |
Party for Democratic Socialism |
| NARESH KR SINGH
10th, 58, Nil |
Jan Sangh Party |
| RATHINDRA NATH ROY
10th, 52, Self-employed |
Purvanchal Janta Party (Secular) |
| RINKU GUPTA
Fashion Designer, 44, Business |
Pyramid Party of India |
| SUBHASH VERMA
6th, 44, Service |
Jan Sangharsh Virat Party |
| ANUJIT KUMAR NAN
B.Sc., 53, Business Partner |
Independent |
| DEBJIT ROY CHOWDHURY
B.Com., 52, Business |
Independent |
| KALIPADA JANA
8th, 63, Retired |
Independent |
| PANNA LAL SHAW
8th, 56, Business |
Independent |
| SUMANTA BHOWMICK
Class twelve, 58, Business |
Independent |
| UTPAL BISWAS
B.A., 44, Private Service |
Independent |