Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Bharat Chandra Narah of Asom Gana Parisad won the Dhakuakhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 23,891 votes (30.80% vote share). The runner-up was Paramananda Doley (Indian National Congress) with 18,505 votes.
A total of 13 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 | Bharat Chandra Narah | 23891 | 30.80% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 2 | Paramananda Doley | 18505 | 23.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Sonadhar Patir | 12616 | 16.30% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Bhagiram Kutum | 11348 | 14.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Lalit Pegu | 3330 | 4.30% | Communist Party Of India |
| 6 | Raghu Nath Pamehgam | 2756 | 3.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Bibhichan Pegu | 2295 | 3.00% | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam |
| 8 | Debeswar Pegu | 1249 | 1.60% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 9 | Mal Chandra Takoe | 558 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Moying Chandra Pegu | 480 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 11 | Chandra Kanta Doley | 237 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Nobin Kutum | 192 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 13 | Bhaba Doley | 89 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Dhakuakhana constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 13 candidates contested for this seat. Bharat Chandra Narah (Asom Gana Parisad) emerged as the winner securing 23,891 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.