Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Sasha Kamal Handique of Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) won the Naharkatia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 16,710 votes (29.10% vote share). The runner-up was Hari Phukan (Indian National Congress) with 16,654 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Sasha Kamal Handique | 16710 | 29.10% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 2 | Hari Phukan | 16654 | 29.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Mani Kanta Chetia | 13777 | 24.00% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 4 | Pratap Chandra Hazarika | 4515 | 7.90% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 5 | Bhupen Borgohain | 2775 | 4.80% | Indian Peoples Front |
| 6 | Lemak Bhengra | 1168 | 2.00% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 7 | Ganesh Sonowal | 701 | 1.20% | Asom Jatiyatabadi Dal |
| 8 | Kanak Borkakati | 658 | 1.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 9 | Bhaben Saikia | 425 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Naharkatia constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Sasha Kamal Handique (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) emerged as the winner securing 16,710 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.