Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Purna Chandra Bora of Independent won the Dhemaji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 12,608 votes (22.80% vote share). The runner-up was Upendra Nath Panging (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) with 11,804 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 | Purna Chandra Bora | 12608 | 22.80% | Independent |
| 2 | Upendra Nath Panging | 11804 | 21.30% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | Keshab Chandra Sonowal | 11586 | 20.90% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Bolin Kuli | 6921 | 12.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Dimbeswar Saikia | 4317 | 7.80% | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam |
| 6 | Borgoram Deori | 3559 | 6.40% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 7 | Dina Saikia | 2401 | 4.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Kumal Chandra Misong | 1410 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 9 | Lambodar Narah | 412 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Kakeswar Kardong | 324 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Dhemaji constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Purna Chandra Bora (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 12,608 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.