Odisha · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan of Janta Party won the Chilika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Odisha in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 20,346 votes (41.60% vote share). The runner-up was Debandra Nath Mansingh (Indian National Congress) with 13,142 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Biswa Bhusan Harichandan | 20346 | 41.60% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Debandra Nath Mansingh | 13142 | 26.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Ram Chandra Praharaj | 10897 | 22.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Prasan Kumar Patsani | 4512 | 9.20% | Independent |
The Chilika constituency is part of the Odisha Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Biswa Bhusan Harichandan (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 20,346 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.