Arunachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1999
Nyato Rigia of Indian National Congress won the Taliha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Arunachal Pradesh in the 1999 state assembly election, securing 1,829 votes (38.40% vote share). The runner-up was Punji Mara (Arunachal Congress) with 1,386 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 | Nyato Rigia | 1829 | 38.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Punji Mara | 1386 | 29.10% | Arunachal Congress |
| 3 | Mage Kamda | 1209 | 25.40% | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| 4 | Tara Payeng | 344 | 7.20% | Independent |
The Taliha constituency is part of the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1999 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Nyato Rigia (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 1,829 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.