Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Dilip Kumar Saikia of Asom Gana Parisad won the Dhemaji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 23,730 votes (28.50% vote share). The runner-up was Durgeswar Patir (Indian National Congress) with 15,719 votes.
A total of 14 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 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | 23730 | 28.50% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 2 | Durgeswar Patir | 15719 | 18.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Upen Pangging | 10570 | 12.70% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | Ranoj Pegu | 7579 | 9.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Hema Lagachu | 6948 | 8.30% | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam |
| 6 | Keshab Sonowal | 4845 | 5.80% | Communist Party Of India |
| 7 | Bharat Deori | 4207 | 5.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Baliram Devri | 3064 | 3.70% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 9 | Dhanesh Doley | 2749 | 3.30% | Janata Dal |
| 10 | Tiken Borah | 1807 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Biren Sonowal | 1589 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 12 | Bhaba Doley | 249 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 13 | Komal Missong | 161 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Lila Tayung | 111 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Dhemaji constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Dilip Kumar Saikia (Asom Gana Parisad) emerged as the winner securing 23,730 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.