Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Aklius Tirkey of Indian National Congress won the Sarupathar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 14,352 votes (34.20% vote share). The runner-up was Mohanlall Jallan (Janta Party) with 13,566 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 | Aklius Tirkey | 14352 | 34.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mohanlall Jallan | 13566 | 32.30% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Apurba Barooah | 3603 | 8.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Biren Deb | 3090 | 7.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Lakhinath Handique | 2288 | 5.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Jogo Parja | 2066 | 4.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Hem Kanta Gogoi | 1186 | 2.80% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 8 | Usit Tanty | 984 | 2.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Mengra Tete | 809 | 1.90% | Independent |
The Sarupathar constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Aklius Tirkey (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 14,352 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.