Metiaburuz Assembly constituency
Constituency of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, in India
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Metiabruz Assembly constituency is a legislative assembly constituency in the Indian state of West Bengal, located in the south-western part of Kolkata and forming part of the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. Established after the 2011 delimitation of constituencies, it is designated as Assembly Constituency No. 157 and is administered within the South 24 Parganas district. The constituency covers parts of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and adjoining areas of Maheshtala Municipality, representing a densely populated urban region known for its garment industry, tailoring businesses, and historical cultural heritage.
| Metiaburuz | |
|---|---|
| Constituency No. 157 for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
 Interactive Map Outlining Metiaburuz Assembly Constituency | |
| Constituency details | |
| Country | India |
| Region | East India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | South 24 Parganas |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Diamond Harbour |
| Established | 2011 |
| Total electors | 256,252 |
| Reservation | None |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| 17th West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Incumbent | |
| Party | AITC |
| Elected year | 2021 |
Metiabruz is often referred to as “Mini Lucknow” because of the lasting influence of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, who settled in the area during the 19th century after his exile from Lucknow. His arrival brought Awadhi traditions, cuisine, music, and craftsmanship to the locality, shaping its unique cultural identity. Today, the constituency is recognized for its vibrant commercial activity, traditional embroidery and clothing trade, and diverse urban population.
Politically, Metiabruz has emerged as an important constituency in West Bengal politics since its formation. It has generally been considered a stronghold of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), with Abdul Khaleque Molla serving as the elected Member of the Legislative Assembly in recent terms. Elections in the constituency are typically contested among major parties such as the AITC, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Left-supported candidates.
The constituency plays a significant role in Kolkata’s socio-economic landscape due to its concentration of small-scale industries, wholesale markets, transport connectivity, and rapidly growing urban settlements.
Overview
As per the order of the Delimitation Commission in respect of the Delimitation of constituencies in West Bengal, Metiaburuz Assembly constituency is composed of the following:
| Borough | Ward No. | Councillor | 2021 Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV | 136 | Shamsuzzaman Ansari | Trinamool Congress | |
| 137 | Wasim Ansari | |||
| 138 | Farida Parvin | |||
| 139 | Sheikh Mushtaque Ahamed | |||
| 140 | Abu Mohammed Tariq | |||
| 141 | Purbasa Naskar | |||
- Ward Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 of Maheshtala Municipality.[1]
Metiaburuz Assembly constituency is part of No. 21 Diamond Harbour (Lok Sabha constituency).[1]
Members of the Legislative Assembly
| Year | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mumtaz Begum | Trinamool Congress | |
| 2016 | Abdul Khaleque Molla | ||
| 2021 | |||
Election results
2026
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AITC | Abdul Khaleque Molla | ||||
| CPI(M) | Monirul Islam | ||||
| BJP | Bir Bahadur Singh | ||||
| INC | Md. Mukhtar | ||||
| Indian secular front | Mahabbat Khan | ||||
| NOTA | None of the above | ||||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Swing | |||||
2021
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AITC | Abdul Khaleque Molla | 151,066 | 76.85 |  27.1 | |
| BJP | Ramjit Prasad | 31,462 | 16.00 | 7.73 | |
| ISF | Nuruzzaman Molla | 7,389 | 3.76 | New | |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 3,008 | 1.53 |  0.19 | |
| Majority | 1,19,604 | 60.85 | 49.64 | ||
| Turnout | 1,96,582 | 76.7 | 5.04 | ||
| AITC hold | Swing | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AITC | Abdul Khaleque Molla | 79,749 | 49.75 | 8.19 | |
| CPI(M) | Monirul Islam | 61,773 | 38.54 | 1.96 | |
| BJP | Sanjay Singh | 13,259 | 8.27 | 5.90 | |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 2,755 | 1.72 | ||
| Independent | Ahammad Ali Molla | 1,110 | 0.69 | New | |
| IUML | Abdul Rahim | 939 | 0.59 | New | |
| RLD | Bedar Bakht | 703 | 0.44 | New | |
| Majority | 17,976 | 11.21 | 6.23 | ||
| Turnout | 1,60,288 | 71.66 | 0.96 | ||
| AITC hold | Swing | ||||
2011
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AITC | Mumtaz Begum | 55,003 | 41.55 | ||
| CPI(M) | Badaruddoza Molla | 48,409 | 38.58 | ||
| Independent | Abdul Khaleque Molla | 24,143 | 18.46 | ||
| BJP | Mohammad Sajjad | 3,140 | 2.37 | ||
| IUML | Nisar Ahmed | 1,658 | 1.25 | ||
| Majority | 6,594 | 4.98 | |||
| Turnout | 1,32,353 | 72.62 | |||
| AITC win (new seat) | |||||
Abdul Khaleque Molla, contesting as an independent, was a rebel Congress candidate.[4]