Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Padmeswar Doley of Asom Gana Parisad won the Majuli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 17,497 votes (31.00% vote share). The runner-up was Padmadhar Pegu (Independent) with 16,293 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Padmeswar Doley | 17497 | 31.00% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 2 | Padmadhar Pegu | 16293 | 28.90% | Independent |
| 3 | Jogeswar Doley | 10279 | 18.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Achiram Doley | 3663 | 6.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Ranjit Doley | 2501 | 4.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Bijoy Gam | 2030 | 3.60% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 7 | Tankeswar Pagag | 2027 | 3.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Lakhikanta Pegu | 836 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Sarbeswar Mili | 655 | 1.20% | Janata Dal |
| 10 | Mahendra Payeng | 493 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 11 | Mal Chandra Pegu | 156 | 0.30% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST- SARAT CHANDRA SINHA) |
The Majuli constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Padmeswar Doley (Asom Gana Parisad) emerged as the winner securing 17,497 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.