Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1996
Bharat Chandra Narah of Indian National Congress won the Dhakuakhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1996 state assembly election, securing 29,752 votes (35.50% vote share). The runner-up was Mahesh Doley (Asom Gana Parisad) with 27,119 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 | Bharat Chandra Narah | 29752 | 35.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mahesh Doley | 27119 | 32.30% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 3 | Paramananda Chayengia | 17522 | 20.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Lakheswar Sonowal | 4782 | 5.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Sunadhar Patir | 3293 | 3.90% | Janata Dal |
| 6 | Sashidhar Doley | 534 | 0.60% | All India Indira Congress (TIWARI) |
| 7 | Moying Pegu | 264 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Kumar Krishna Mohan Deuri Bharali | 258 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Sarbeswar Mili | 144 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Munindra Sonowal | 130 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Thanuram Majinder | 114 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Dhakuakhana constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1996 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Bharat Chandra Narah (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 29,752 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.