Sujapur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
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Sujapur (also spelt as Suzapur) is an assembly
constituency in Malda district
in the India
n state
of West Bengal
.
, No. 53 Sujapur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) covers Alipur I, Alipur II, Bamongram Mashimpur, Gayeshbari, Jalalpur, Jalua Badhal, Kalia Chak II, Mozampur, Naoda Jadupur, Silampur I, Silampur II and Sujapur gram panchayat
s of Kaliachak I community development block
.
Sujapur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is part of No. 8 Maldaha Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency)
.It was earlier part of Malda (Lok Sabha constituency)
.
from Maldaha Uttar (Lok Sabha constituency)
, Abu Nasar Khan Choudhury of Congress
won the seat. In an earlier bye-election held in the same year, caused by the death of the sitting MLA, Rubi Noor, Mausam Noor of Congress defeated Haji Ketabuddin of CPI(M)
.Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned.
In the 2006
, 2001, 1996 and 1991, Rubi Noor of Congress won the Suzapur assembly seat defeating her nearest rivals Hamidur Rahman of CPI(M) in 2006, Abdur Rauf of CPI(M) in 2001 and 1996, and Kowsar Ali of CPI(M) in 1991. Humayoun Chowdhury of Congress defeated Kowsar Ali of CPI(M) in 1987 and Mamtaz Begum of CPI(M) in 1982. A. B. A. Ghani Khan Choudhury
of Congress defeated Habibur of CPI(M) in 1977.
. Manoranjan Mishra, Independent, won in 1957
. Prior to that the Sazapur seat did not exist.
Vidhan Sabha
The Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly is the lower house or the sole house of the provincial legislature in the different states of India. The same name is also used for the lower house of the legislatures for two of the union territories, Delhi and Pondicherry...
constituency in Malda district
Malda district
Malda district is a district of West Bengal, India. It lies 347 km north of Kolkata, the state capital. Mango and silk are notable products of this district. The special variety of mango produced in this region, popularly known by the name of the district, is exported across the world and...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
.
Extent
As per orders of the Delimitation CommissionDelimitation Commission of India
Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a Commission established by Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. The main task of the commission is to redraw the boundaries of the various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent...
, No. 53 Sujapur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) covers Alipur I, Alipur II, Bamongram Mashimpur, Gayeshbari, Jalalpur, Jalua Badhal, Kalia Chak II, Mozampur, Naoda Jadupur, Silampur I, Silampur II and Sujapur gram panchayat
Gram panchayat
Gram panchayats are local self-governments at the village or small town level in India. As of 2002 there were about 265,000 gram panchayats in India. The gram panchayat is the foundation of the Panchayat System. A gram panchayat can be set up in villages with minimum population of 300...
s of Kaliachak I community development block
Community Development Block in India
The Community development block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a Block Development Officer...
.
Sujapur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is part of No. 8 Maldaha Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency)
Maldaha Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency)
Maldaha Dakshin is one of the 543 parliamentary constituencies in India. The constituency is in Malda district in West Bengal...
.It was earlier part of Malda (Lok Sabha constituency)
Malda (Lok Sabha constituency)
Malda was one of the 543 parliamentary constituencies in India. The constituency centres on Malda in West Bengal.-Assembly segments:Malda Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments:...
.
2011
In the 2011 election , Abu Naser Khan Chowdhury of Congress defeated his nearest rival Sekh Ketabuddin of CPI(M).1977–2009
In the bye-election held in 2009, subsequent to the election of the sitting MLA Mausam NoorMausam Noor
Mausam Noor is an Indian politician who is a Congress MP from the Indian state of West Bengal.The daughter of the late Syed Mohammad Noor and the late Rubi Noor, Mausam Noor is a law graduate from the University of Calcutta. She first entered politics when she contested and won from Sujapur on...
from Maldaha Uttar (Lok Sabha constituency)
Maldaha Uttar (Lok Sabha constituency)
Maldaha Uttar is one of the 543 parliamentary constituencies in India. The constituency is in Malda district in West Bengal...
, Abu Nasar Khan Choudhury of Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
won the seat. In an earlier bye-election held in the same year, caused by the death of the sitting MLA, Rubi Noor, Mausam Noor of Congress defeated Haji Ketabuddin of CPI(M)
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
The Communist Party of India is a political party in India. It has a strong presence in the states of Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura. As of 2011, CPI is leading the state government in Tripura. It leads the Left Front coalition of leftist parties in various states and the national parliament of...
.Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned.
In the 2006
West Bengal state assembly election, 2006
The West Bengal state assembly election of 2006, part of a series of state assembly elections in 2006, was scheduled to occur in five phases. The election took place in the following manner — for 45 assembly constituency s occurred on April 17, 2006; 66 ACs on April 22, 77 ACs on April 27, 57 ACs...
, 2001, 1996 and 1991, Rubi Noor of Congress won the Suzapur assembly seat defeating her nearest rivals Hamidur Rahman of CPI(M) in 2006, Abdur Rauf of CPI(M) in 2001 and 1996, and Kowsar Ali of CPI(M) in 1991. Humayoun Chowdhury of Congress defeated Kowsar Ali of CPI(M) in 1987 and Mamtaz Begum of CPI(M) in 1982. A. B. A. Ghani Khan Choudhury
A. B. A. Ghani Khan Choudhury
A. B. A. Ghani Khan Choudhury , full name Abu Barkat Ataur Ghani Khan Choudhury, known as Barkatda to his supporters, was a prominent politician of Indian state of West Bengal and a senior leader of Indian National Congress party.A Muslim by faith, he was first elected as an MLA to the West Bengal...
of Congress defeated Habibur of CPI(M) in 1977.
1957–1972
A. B. A. Ghani Khan Choudhury of Congress won in 1972, 1971, 1969 and 1967. Ashadulla Choudhury of Congress won in 1962West Bengal state assembly election, 1962
The West Bengal state assembly election of 1962 was a part of a series of state assembly elections in 1962.-Alliances:On the political left two alliances had emered; the United Left Election Committee and the United Left Front...
. Manoranjan Mishra, Independent, won in 1957
West Bengal state assembly election, 1957
The West Bengal state assembly election of 1957, part of a series of state assembly elections in 1957.-Alliances:On the political left two alliances had emered; the United Left Election Committee and the United Left Front...
. Prior to that the Sazapur seat did not exist.