Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Surat Chanddra Sinha of Indian National Congress won the Bilasipara East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 21,053 votes (42.40% vote share). The runner-up was Jahan Uddin Ahmed (Janta Party) with 13,716 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 | Surat Chanddra Sinha | 21053 | 42.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Jahan Uddin Ahmed | 13716 | 27.60% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Hirendra Kumar Sarma | 10461 | 21.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Munirazaman | 2323 | 4.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Dhirendra Nath | 1105 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Maniruzzaman Ahmed | 790 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Sufiur Rahaman | 173 | 0.40% | Indian National Congress (I) |
The Bilasipara East constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Surat Chanddra Sinha (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 21,053 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.