Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Giridhar Thengal of Communist Party Of India won the Titabar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 10,555 votes (27.90% vote share). The runner-up was Joy Chandra Bora (Indian National Congress) with 8,128 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Giridhar Thengal | 10555 | 27.90% | Communist Party Of India |
| 2 | Joy Chandra Bora | 8128 | 21.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Surendra Nath Hazarika | 5926 | 15.70% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | Sashi Saikia | 4766 | 12.60% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Pranab Saikia | 2958 | 7.80% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 6 | Safiur Rahman | 2355 | 6.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Habil Kashyap | 1731 | 4.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Bhuban Chandra Handique | 821 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Dineswar Tasha | 278 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Mohendra Gogoi | 206 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 11 | Roseswar Baruah | 80 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Titabar constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Giridhar Thengal (Communist Party Of India) emerged as the winner securing 10,555 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.