Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Debendra Nath Baruah of Indian National Congress won the Sadiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 16,083 votes (28.90% vote share). The runner-up was Buddha Deori (Asom Gana Parisad) with 9,380 votes.
A total of 14 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 | Debendra Nath Baruah | 16083 | 28.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Buddha Deori | 9380 | 16.80% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 3 | Bipin Hazarika | 7670 | 13.80% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | Joonabar Dangaria | 4888 | 8.80% | Janata Dal |
| 5 | Tarun Baruah | 4107 | 7.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Niten Chandra Konwar | 4076 | 7.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Kumud Gohain | 2493 | 4.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Jajneswar Deori | 1994 | 3.60% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 9 | Bidhan Barah | 1424 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Tarulata Bora | 1414 | 2.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 11 | Jawaharjyoti Deori | 1006 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 12 | Bulbul Gowala | 628 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Dhan Bahadur Chetri | 314 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 14 | Chandar Kumar Bista Chetri | 254 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Sadiya constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Debendra Nath Baruah (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 16,083 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.