Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1996
Pranati Phukan of Indian National Congress won the Naharkatia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1996 state assembly election, securing 26,333 votes (44.10% vote share). The runner-up was Sasha Kamal Handique (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) with 21,061 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 | Pranati Phukan | 26333 | 44.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Sasha Kamal Handique | 21061 | 35.30% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | Suren Gogoi | 5074 | 8.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Guluk Nahar Deka | 2878 | 4.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Kshirode Saikia | 1232 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Amorjyoti Gogoi | 1222 | 2.10% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 7 | Dayal Tanti | 854 | 1.40% | All India Indira Congress (TIWARI) |
| 8 | Bhaben Saikia | 640 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 9 | Mahendra Dhadumia | 392 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Naharkatia constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1996 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Pranati Phukan (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 26,333 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.