Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Hiranya Bora of Indian National Congress won the Dhekiajuli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 16,533 votes (31.80% vote share). The runner-up was Joseph Toppo (Independent) with 13,027 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 | Hiranya Bora | 16533 | 31.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Joseph Toppo | 13027 | 25.00% | Independent |
| 3 | Amal Ghose Dastidar | 5590 | 10.70% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | Bhimananda Tanti | 5246 | 10.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Lila Kanta Bodo | 4646 | 8.90% | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam |
| 6 | Ashok Roy | 3507 | 6.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Joynath Komar | 1319 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Arun Kumar Das | 1261 | 2.40% | Janta Party |
| 9 | Ram Prasad Sahu | 724 | 1.40% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 10 | Prabin Chandra Deka | 193 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Dhekiajuli constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Hiranya Bora (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 16,533 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.