Arunachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2014
Chow Tewa Mein of Indian National Congress won the Chowkham Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Arunachal Pradesh in the 2014 state assembly election, securing 5,578 votes (56.70% vote share). The runner-up was Sotai Kri (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 2,684 votes.
A total of 4 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chow Tewa Mein | 5578 | 56.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Sotai Kri | 2684 | 27.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Chow Rajanam Namchoom | 802 | 8.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Soto Thalai | 783 | 8.00% | Independent |
The Chowkham constituency is part of the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2014 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Chow Tewa Mein (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 5,578 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.