Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1996
Debananda Konwar of Indian National Congress won the Thowra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1996 state assembly election, securing 15,439 votes (29.40% vote share). The runner-up was Rajendra Prasad Borah (Independent) with 11,304 votes.
A total of 14 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 | Debananda Konwar | 15439 | 29.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rajendra Prasad Borah | 11304 | 21.50% | Independent |
| 3 | Jogen Gogoi | 6048 | 11.50% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Sundar Gohain | 5983 | 11.40% | All India Indira Congress (TIWARI) |
| 5 | Siba Singha Konwar | 5657 | 10.80% | Asom Gana Parisad |
| 6 | Lila Saikia | 3192 | 6.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Bhupen Borgohain | 1640 | 3.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Kamala Kanta Bagti | 1228 | 2.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Gokul Tanti | 945 | 1.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 10 | Gunaram Konwar | 312 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 11 | Dilip Gogoi | 231 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 12 | Dharmeswar Borgohain | 185 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 13 | Purnananda Dutta | 176 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 14 | Putul Gogoi | 137 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Thowra constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1996 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Debananda Konwar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 15,439 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.