Arunachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Punji Mara of Independent won the Taliha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Arunachal Pradesh in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 1,677 votes (40.30% vote share). The runner-up was Tara Payeng (Indian National Congress) with 1,031 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 | Punji Mara | 1677 | 40.30% | Independent |
| 2 | Tara Payeng | 1031 | 24.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Nyato Rigia | 907 | 21.80% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Mage Kamda | 543 | 13.10% | Bharatiya Janta Party |
The Taliha constituency is part of the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Punji Mara (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 1,677 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.