Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Thaneswar Baro of Asom Gana Parisad won the Rangia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 27,209 votes (35.90% vote share). The runner-up was Purna Boro (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) with 18,106 votes.
A total of 17 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 | Thaneswar Baro | 27209 | 35.90% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 2 | Purna Boro | 18106 | 23.90% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | Baharuddin Ahmed | 10596 | 14.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Dharani Dhar Baro | 7894 | 10.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Kamini Mohan Sarma | 3328 | 4.40% | Communist Party Of India |
| 6 | Narendra Sarma | 1683 | 2.20% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 7 | Jagannath Sarma | 1484 | 2.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 8 | Bipin Basumatary | 1478 | 2.00% | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam |
| 9 | Munindra Sinha Lahkar | 1046 | 1.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 10 | Abdul Khalek | 856 | 1.10% | Janata Dal |
| 11 | Ghanshyam Kalita | 665 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 12 | Haladhar Kalita | 507 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 13 | Keshab Chandra Bharali | 271 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 14 | Chakra Dhar Kalita | 252 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 15 | Rabindra Saikia | 207 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 16 | Daya Kakati | 181 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 17 | Tahid Kazi | 77 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Rangia constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 17 candidates contested for this seat. Thaneswar Baro (Asom Gana Parisad) emerged as the winner securing 27,209 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.