Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Hem Prakash Narayan of Indian National Congress won the Dergaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 23,468 votes (39.40% vote share). The runner-up was Nalin Chandra Hazarika (Asom Gana Parisad) with 23,029 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Hem Prakash Narayan | 23468 | 39.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Nalin Chandra Hazarika | 23029 | 38.70% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 3 | Bhabendra Nath Bharali | 7186 | 12.10% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 4 | Romesh Das | 2327 | 3.90% | Janata Dal |
| 5 | Aditya Hazarika | 1027 | 1.70% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 6 | Tuniram Das | 783 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Sonadhar Das | 592 | 1.00% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST- SARAT CHANDRA SINHA) |
| 8 | Badan Das | 534 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 9 | Sarbeswar Pathak | 396 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Gajen Das | 219 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Dergaon constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Hem Prakash Narayan (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 23,468 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.