Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2011
Dwipen Pathak of All India Trinamool Congress won the Hajo Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 2011 state assembly election, securing 33,331 votes (30.80% vote share). The runner-up was Kirip Chaliha (Indian National Congress) with 27,731 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Dwipen Pathak | 33331 | 30.80% | All India Trinamool Congress |
| 2 | Kirip Chaliha | 27731 | 25.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Nurul Hussain | 21140 | 19.50% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 4 | Pranjal Bharali | 12075 | 11.20% | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| 5 | Nur Mahammad | 10360 | 9.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Ramen Ch. Lahkar | 2134 | 2.00% | All India United Democratic Front |
| 7 | Jogesh Das | 1070 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Pranabjyoti Bharali | 471 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Hajo constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2011 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Dwipen Pathak (All India Trinamool Congress) emerged as the winner securing 33,331 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.