Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency, Parliamentary constituency in Kolkata, India
Kolkata Dakshin is a parliamentary constituency covering the southern part of the city, divided into seven assembly segments that include Kasba, Behala Purba, Behala Paschim, Kolkata Port, Bhabanipur, Rashbehari, and Ballygunge. This region spans residential neighborhoods, older commercial areas, and waterfront sections that together represent a large urban population.
The constituency was established in 1967 under the name Calcutta South and has undergone several boundary changes since its creation. Its name was later updated to reflect India's adoption of Kolkata as the official spelling for the city.
The electoral region represents a mix of communities across southern Kolkata, where voters participate in democratic processes that shape local and national policies.
The area is accessible by public transport connecting various parts of southern Kolkata. For visitors exploring the region, local buses and trains serve as the main ways to move between the different assembly segments and neighborhoods.
Mala Roy secured the 2024 election victory with 49.48 percent of votes, continuing the strong presence of Trinamool Congress in this significant urban parliamentary district.
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