Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1991
Devananda Konwar of Indian National Congress won the Thowra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1991 state assembly election, securing 18,569 votes (38.60% vote share). The runner-up was Rajendra Prasad Bora (Asom Gana Parisad) with 11,222 votes.
A total of 15 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 | Devananda Konwar | 18569 | 38.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rajendra Prasad Bora | 11222 | 23.30% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 3 | Kesha Saikia | 7229 | 15.00% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Bimal Phukon | 3389 | 7.00% | Natun Asom Gana Parishad |
| 5 | Miliram Hazarika | 2465 | 5.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Betharam Dewri | 921 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Rudra Mohan Lachan | 918 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 8 | Nirmal Baruah | 830 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 9 | Tarun Ch. Chutia | 800 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Bijoy Gogoi | 630 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Purnananda Bora | 386 | 0.80% | Janata Dal |
| 12 | Moneswar Konwer | 291 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 13 | Birinchi Gogoi | 267 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 14 | Ram Chandra Dutta | 135 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 15 | Purnima Buragohain | 118 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Thowra constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1991 Assembly election, 15 candidates contested for this seat. Devananda Konwar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 18,569 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.