Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2001
Bidyasing Engleng of Indian National Congress won the Diphu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 2001 state assembly election, securing 32,244 votes (33.40% vote share). The runner-up was Babu Rongpi (Autonomous State Demand Committee (United)) with 25,143 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Bidyasing Engleng | 32244 | 33.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Babu Rongpi | 25143 | 26.00% | Autonomous State Demand Committee (United) |
| 3 | Daniel Teron | 22044 | 22.80% | Autonomous State Demand Committee (Progressive) |
| 4 | Baburam Bey | 11563 | 12.00% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 5 | Sanjoy Langthasa | 3573 | 3.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Ratan Teron | 1744 | 1.80% | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| 7 | Khargeswar Timung | 277 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Diphu constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2001 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Bidyasing Engleng (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 32,244 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.