Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Gomeswar Pegu of Indian National Congress won the Jonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 20,908 votes (26.60% vote share). The runner-up was Bijoy Pegu (United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam) with 12,333 votes.
A total of 18 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 | Gomeswar Pegu | 20908 | 26.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Bijoy Pegu | 12333 | 15.70% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 3 | Pradan Boruah | 11147 | 14.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Sukracharya Musaharjy | 9970 | 12.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Lakhyo Nath Kouli | 4467 | 5.70% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 6 | Bidyadhar Doley | 4438 | 5.70% | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam |
| 7 | Tarun Mili | 4077 | 5.20% | Janata Dal |
| 8 | Padmawati Kuli | 2198 | 2.80% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST- SARAT CHANDRA SINHA) |
| 9 | Malaya Pegu | 2007 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Phaniram Tayeng | 1340 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 11 | Jawaharlal Doley | 1272 | 1.60% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 12 | Mondeswar Kumbang | 1019 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 13 | Golap Chandra Doley | 817 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 14 | Chaina Pegu | 708 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 15 | Ayodhya Kumar Pegu | 564 | 0.70% | Real Communist Party Of India |
| 16 | Naren Sonowal | 516 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 17 | Manomati Doley | 447 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 18 | Monidhar Payeng | 301 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Jonai constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 18 candidates contested for this seat. Gomeswar Pegu (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 20,908 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.