Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Upendra Sanatan of Indian National Congress won the Chabua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 32,179 votes (54.10% vote share). The runner-up was Bhaben Barua (Asom Gana Parisad) with 17,150 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Upendra Sanatan | 32179 | 54.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Bhaben Barua | 17150 | 28.80% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 3 | Ananda Chetia | 4111 | 6.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Nabin Gogoi | 1760 | 3.00% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 5 | Chandra Gogoi | 1235 | 2.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 6 | Mitharam Phukan | 997 | 1.70% | Jharkhand Party |
| 7 | Ram Das | 512 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 8 | Joynath Senapati | 476 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 9 | Dilip Gogoi | 416 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Sankar Panika | 360 | 0.60% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 11 | Debendra Chandra Das | 316 | 0.50% | Asom Jatiyatabadi Dal |
The Chabua constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Upendra Sanatan (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 32,179 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.