BJP Candidate Kalita Majhi Wins Aushgram Constituency in 2026 Elections

Discussions began with his name appearing on the BJP's candidate list. He represents what is meant to be the most marginalised section. Kalita Majhi, the BJP candidate from Aushgram in Purba Bardhaman, caught the eye in the campaign. He had the last laugh on the day of counting. Kalita Majhi defeated his nearest Trinamool rival Shyama Prasanna Lohar by 12535 votes in the Aushgram constituency in the 2026 elections. He thanked the residents of Aushgram soon after his victory. He said,'This is the victory of the people of Aushgram. This is not my victory alone.'He was a housekeeper by profession before becoming the BJP candidate. After winning in Aushgram, he said,'I have won, there are many jobs.'He also mentioned the poor condition of the Gusakra health centre. The newly-won Kalita Majhi said,'There are problems with the health centre. There are problems with the fire station. There are problems with the roads. There are problems with the drinking water supply.'He also said that he wanted to do those works first. In 2021, Kalita Majhi, who was the BJP candidate,