Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta of Asom Gana Parisad won the Barhampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 31,027 votes (44.30% vote share). The runner-up was Ramesh Chandra Phukan (Indian National Congress) with 13,694 votes.
A total of 21 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 | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta | 31027 | 44.30% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 2 | Ramesh Chandra Phukan | 13694 | 19.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Biren Mirdha | 4832 | 6.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Bhupen Borbora | 3307 | 4.70% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 5 | Dulen Gayan | 2915 | 4.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Aditya Khakhlari | 2631 | 3.80% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 7 | Lakheswar Gohain | 2132 | 3.00% | Janata Dal |
| 8 | Bharat Kumar Timung | 2094 | 3.00% | Autonomous State Demand Committee |
| 9 | Mohan Chandra Bora | 1454 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Nurul Iman | 1193 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 11 | Paran Gohain | 1009 | 1.40% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 12 | Subhash Laskar | 826 | 1.20% | Asom Jatiyatabadi Dal |
| 13 | Ramakanta Bora | 744 | 1.10% | Asom Jatiya Parishad |
| 14 | Budhen Nath | 545 | 0.80% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST- SARAT CHANDRA SINHA) |
| 15 | Suren Bhuyan | 525 | 0.80% | Communist Party Of India |
| 16 | Kabita Bora | 324 | 0.50% | Lok Dal |
| 17 | Lakhi Kanta Saikia | 206 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 18 | Jadav Bora | 187 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 19 | Jiten Bora | 183 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 20 | Ghana Kanta Bhagwati | 156 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 21 | Biren Mahanta | 115 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Barhampur constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 21 candidates contested for this seat. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta (Asom Gana Parisad) emerged as the winner securing 31,027 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.