West Bengal · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Shaikh Imajuddin of Indian National Congress won the Hariharpara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in West Bengal in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 14,964 votes (27.10% vote share). The runner-up was Abu Raihan Biswas (Socialist Unity Centre Of India) with 13,267 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Shaikh Imajuddin | 14964 | 27.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Abu Raihan Biswas | 13267 | 24.00% | Socialist Unity Centre Of India |
| 3 | Sarbanga Ganai | 10897 | 19.70% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Kamaluddin Mondal | 8720 | 15.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Shaikh Nazrul Islam | 6453 | 11.70% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 6 | Kafiluddin Mondal | 779 | 1.40% | Muslim Leage |
| 7 | Isir Kumar Choudhary | 189 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Hariharpara constituency is part of the West Bengal Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Shaikh Imajuddin (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 14,964 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.