Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Robin Saikia of Independent won the Sootea Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 24,228 votes (39.20% vote share). The runner-up was Dulal Chandra Bhuyan (Indian National Congress) with 20,895 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Robin Saikia | 24228 | 39.20% | Independent |
| 2 | Dulal Chandra Bhuyan | 20895 | 33.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Bhuban Mech | 8727 | 14.10% | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam |
| 4 | Khargabahadur Chetri | 2256 | 3.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Golok Kakati | 2124 | 3.40% | Janta Party |
| 6 | Jatin Orang | 1578 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Khem Prasad | 500 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 8 | Prabin Barua | 477 | 0.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 9 | Nirmal Basumatari | 383 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Kushal Chandra Shah | 288 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 11 | Debi Prasad Sarma | 226 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 12 | Dimbeswar Sarma | 168 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Sootea constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Robin Saikia (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 24,228 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.