West Bengal · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1987
Mamata Mukherjee of Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) won the Purulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in West Bengal in the 1987 state assembly election, securing 47,530 votes (51.60% vote share). The runner-up was Sukumar Roy (Indian National Congress) with 42,004 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 | Mamata Mukherjee | 47530 | 51.60% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 2 | Sukumar Roy | 42004 | 45.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Tarapada Mukherjee | 1362 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Salil Nandi | 341 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Chedilal Jalan | 299 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Jamini Kanta Mahato | 270 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Prafulla Kumar Mahata | 266 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Purulia constituency is part of the West Bengal Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1987 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Mamata Mukherjee (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) emerged as the winner securing 47,530 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.