Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Kosheswar Barua of Indian National Congress won the Gohpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 16,891 votes (20.70% vote share). The runner-up was Sobharam Goyari (Independent) with 11,783 votes.
A total of 17 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 | Kosheswar Barua | 16891 | 20.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Sobharam Goyari | 11783 | 14.40% | Independent |
| 3 | Ganesh Kutum | 9011 | 11.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Daniel Topno | 7658 | 9.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Moti Bora | 7654 | 9.40% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 6 | Dambaru Bora | 6682 | 8.20% | Communist Party Of India |
| 7 | Medini Mohan Doley | 4527 | 5.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Ram Sharmah | 4355 | 5.30% | Janata Dal |
| 9 | Durga Mottak | 4104 | 5.00% | Independent |
| 10 | Keshab Gogoi | 2801 | 3.40% | Independent |
| 11 | Brindaban Goswami | 1739 | 2.10% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 12 | Ranjib Barua | 1430 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 13 | Baputi Payeng | 1366 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 14 | Kosheswar Baruah | 820 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 15 | Kanakeswar Barua | 715 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 16 | Nirmalata Mahanta | 134 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 17 | Lozen Basumatary | 131 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Gohpur constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 17 candidates contested for this seat. Kosheswar Barua (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 16,891 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.