Autonomous District

Parliament Election 1998 ST

Winner Autonomous State Demand Committee

Dr. Jayanta Rongpi

Autonomous State Demand Committee

Victory Margin
104,864
Margin %
25.90%
Total Electors
535,347
Votes Polled
405,655
Turnout
75.80%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Assam
Constituency Number
30
Male Electors
N/A
Female Electors
N/A
Male Voters
N/A
Female Voters
N/A
Poll Date
N/A
Result Date
N/A
NOTA Percentage
N/A
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Dr. Jayanta Rongpi

Autonomous State Demand Committee

184,241
45.40%
Male
#2
Biren Singh Engti

Indian National Congress

79,377
19.60%
Male
#3
Elwin Teron

Independent

71,095
17.50%
Male
#4
Pabitra Kr Kemprai

Bharatiya Janata Party

46,977
11.60%
Male
#5
Angelus Terang

Independent

9,636
2.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Dr. Jayanta Rongpi Autonomous State Demand Committee 184,241 45.40%
2 Biren Singh Engti Indian National Congress 79,377 19.60%
3 Elwin Teron Independent 71,095 17.50%
4 Pabitra Kr Kemprai Bharatiya Janata Party 46,977 11.60%
5 Angelus Terang Independent 9,636 2.40%
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Autonomous District — 1998 Election Analysis

In the 1998 Lok Sabha election, Dr. Jayanta Rongpi of Autonomous State Demand Committee secured victory in the Autonomous District constituency (Assam) with a margin of 104,864 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 535,347 registered electors, 405,655 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 75.80%. A total of 5 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Jayanta Rongpi (Autonomous State Demand Committee) won the Autonomous District Lok Sabha seat in 1998.

The margin was 104,864 votes (25.90%%).

The voter turnout in Autonomous District for the 1998 Lok Sabha election was 75.80%%.

5 candidates contested from Autonomous District constituency in the 1998 Lok Sabha election.

Autonomous District is a Lok Sabha constituency in Assam.
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