Arunachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2004
Newlai Tingkhatra of Indian National Congress won the Kanubari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Arunachal Pradesh in the 2004 state assembly election, securing 2,194 votes (31.30% vote share). The runner-up was Laichoi Wangpan (Nationalist Congress Party) with 2,055 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Newlai Tingkhatra | 2194 | 31.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Laichoi Wangpan | 2055 | 29.40% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Hejam Ponglaham | 1134 | 16.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Noksong Boham | 1015 | 14.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Alini Wangcha (RAJKUMARI) | 603 | 8.60% | Independent |
The Kanubari constituency is part of the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2004 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Newlai Tingkhatra (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 2,194 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.