Agnimitra Paul

Agnimitra Paul is contesting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections from the Asansol Dakshin constituency, seeking a second consecutive term from the industrial belt seat in Paschim Bardhaman district.

A sitting MLA and vice president of the BJP’s West Bengal unit, Paul is among the party’s prominent faces in the region. A fashion designer by training, she transitioned into politics in recent years and has built a visible presence through organisational work and political campaigns in the state.

In 2026, she faces a key challenge from Trinamool Congress leader Tapas Banerjee, a former representative of the same seat, making Asansol Dakshin one of the closely watched contests in the Asansol Lok Sabha segment.

According to her election affidavit, Paul has declared total assets of around Rs 3.84 crore, with movable assets rising significantly over the past five years. Her liabilities have reduced compared to 2021, even as her declared annual income has seen a dip in recent years. Election records also show an increase in the number of cases registered against her since the last polls.

Politically, Asansol Dakshin has been part of a region where the BJP has made steady gains against the TMC in recent years, setting the stage for a competitive contest as both parties intensify their campaigns ahead of polling.

Candidate Info: Agnimitra Paul is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate contesting from Asansol Dakshin (General) Assembly constituency for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. This female candidate is 53 years of age, according to the election affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India.