Tura Lok Sabha Election Result 1991

Meghalaya · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1991 GEN

Purno A. Sangma of Indian National Congress won the Tura Lok Sabha constituency in Meghalaya in the 1991 general election, with a winning margin of 94,377 votes (46.40%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 353,611 registered electors and 203,365 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 57.50%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Purno A. Sangma

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
94,377
Margin %
46.40%
Total Electors
353,611
Votes Polled
203,365
Turnout
57.50%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Meghalaya
Constituency Number
283
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1991
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Purno A. Sangma

Indian National Congress

136,667
67.20%
Male
#2
Irwin K. Sangma

Independent

42,290
20.80%
Male
#3
Bipramohan Koch

Bharatiya Janta Party

18,430
9.10%
Male
#4
Robin Rema

Communist Party Of India

2,672
1.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Purno A. Sangma Indian National Congress 136,667 67.20%
2 Irwin K. Sangma Independent 42,290 20.80%
3 Bipramohan Koch Bharatiya Janta Party 18,430 9.10%
4 Robin Rema Communist Party Of India 2,672 1.30%

Tura — 1991 Election Analysis

In the 1991 Lok Sabha election, Purno A. Sangma of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Tura constituency (Meghalaya) with a margin of 94,377 votes.

Out of 353,611 registered electors, 203,365 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 57.50%. A total of 4 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

Purno A. Sangma (Indian National Congress) won the Tura Lok Sabha seat in 1991.

The margin was 94,377 votes (46.40%%).

The voter turnout in Tura for the 1991 Lok Sabha election was 57.50%%.

4 candidates contested from Tura constituency in the 1991 Lok Sabha election.

Tura is a Lok Sabha constituency in Meghalaya.