Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1996
Rupam Kurmi of Indian National Congress won the Mariani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1996 state assembly election, securing 26,566 votes (46.20% vote share). The runner-up was Bhaba Prasad Bora (Asom Gana Parisad) with 21,150 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 | Rupam Kurmi | 26566 | 46.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Bhaba Prasad Bora | 21150 | 36.80% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 3 | Tarun Kaman | 5408 | 9.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Indra Nayak | 2054 | 3.60% | All India Indira Congress (TIWARI) |
| 5 | Deben Ekka | 702 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Lakheswar Gogoi | 636 | 1.10% | Janata Dal |
| 7 | Sunil Kurmi | 517 | 0.90% | Revolutionary Communist Party Of India (RASIK BHATT) |
| 8 | Mamoni Rajkumari | 514 | 0.90% | Independent |
The Mariani constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1996 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Rupam Kurmi (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 26,566 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.