Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2001
Sarat Barkataky of Indian National Congress won the Sonari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 2001 state assembly election, securing 59,554 votes (67.30% vote share). The runner-up was Babul Khatoniar (Bharatiya Janta Party) with 24,613 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Sarat Barkataky | 59554 | 67.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Babul Khatoniar | 24613 | 27.80% | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| 3 | Andreyar Orang | 2347 | 2.70% | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam |
| 4 | Dimbeswar Doimari | 813 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Girish Konwer | 703 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Guna Borthakur | 532 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Sonari constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2001 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Sarat Barkataky (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 59,554 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.