Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2001
Anjan Dutta of Indian National Congress won the Amguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 2001 state assembly election, securing 40,779 votes (55.50% vote share). The runner-up was Pradip Hazarika (Asom Gana Parisad) with 30,379 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Anjan Dutta | 40779 | 55.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Pradip Hazarika | 30379 | 41.30% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 3 | Chitralata Phukan | 1493 | 2.00% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Kamal Ch. Gogoi | 313 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Horen Hazarika | 249 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Joy Ram Saikia | 142 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Anna Prova Dehingia | 125 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Amguri constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2001 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Anjan Dutta (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 40,779 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.