Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Binod Gowal of Asom Gana Parisad won the Sarupathar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 40,324 votes (47.50% vote share). The runner-up was Aklius Tirkey (Indian National Congress) with 32,119 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 | Binod Gowal | 40324 | 47.50% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 2 | Aklius Tirkey | 32119 | 37.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Manick Saikia | 4297 | 5.10% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 4 | Suren Gogoi | 3119 | 3.70% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 5 | Tulshi Rikhiason | 2244 | 2.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Lakshyajit Saikia | 1104 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Bijoy Chandra Borthakur | 621 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 8 | Sashi Kanta Saikia | 555 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 9 | Heramba Chetia | 443 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Sarupathar constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Binod Gowal (Asom Gana Parisad) emerged as the winner securing 40,324 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.