Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Golok Rajbanshi of Indian National Congress won the Rangapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 17,084 votes (34.40% vote share). The runner-up was Dhaniram Khosla (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) with 9,677 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Golok Rajbanshi | 17084 | 34.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Dhaniram Khosla | 9677 | 19.50% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | Kamison Miri | 8360 | 16.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Nirmal Kanti Chakraborty | 5064 | 10.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Cyril Lang Toppo | 4964 | 10.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Mahidhar Dutta | 963 | 1.90% | Janta Party |
| 7 | Khilandar | 787 | 1.60% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 8 | Lokeswar Gogoi | 773 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 9 | Paulus Kandulana | 598 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Kanak Daimari | 556 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Kharika Saora | 485 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 12 | Bizit Saikia | 407 | 0.80% | Independent |
The Rangapara constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Golok Rajbanshi (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 17,084 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.