Dhemaji Assembly Elections 2026
Dhemaji is a key legislative assembly constituency in Assam, located in the Dhemaji district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Ranoj Pegu, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Chittaranjan Basumatary of the Assam Jatiya Parishad by a margin of 30792 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Dhemaji assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Dhemaji Assembly Elections
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1978
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Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ranoj Pegu
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
87,681
Lead: 30,792
|
45% |
| Chittaranjan Basumatary | Assam Jatiya Parishad | 56,889 | 29% |
| Sailen Sonowal | Indian National Congress | 44,832 | 23% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,643 | 1% |
| Ayub Khang Brahma | Independent | 1,209 | 1% |
| Hem Kanta Miri | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 1,158 | 1% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pradan Baruah
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
69,592
Lead: 19,121
|
41% |
| Sumitra Doley Patir | Indian National Congress | 50,471 | 30% |
| Paramananda Chayengia | Independent | 21,874 | 13% |
| Sailen Sonowal | Independent | 16,548 | 10% |
| Gandheswar Borah | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 3,830 | 2% |
| Kiranban Deori | Ldp | 2,456 | 1% |
| Rajkumar Doley | Independent | 2,173 | 1% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 1,417 | 1% |
| Durgeswar Patir | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 1,275 | 1% |
| Hem Kanta Miri | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 524 | 0% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sumitra Doley Patir
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
59,633
Lead: 7,285
|
43% |
| Paramananda Sonowal | Asom Gana Parisad | 52,348 | 37% |
| Sailen Sonowal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 21,957 | 16% |
| Khadgaraj Pegu | All India Trinamool Congress | 2,792 | 2% |
| Hemkanta Miri | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 1,357 | 1% |
| Dimpal Sonowal | All India Forward Bloc | 1,168 | 1% |
| Lalit Narah | Samata Party | 604 | 0% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sumitra Patir
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
44,960
Lead: 9,119
|
31% |
| Paramananda Sonowal | Asom Gana Parisad | 35,841 | 25% |
| Debajyoti Bora | Independent | 30,980 | 21% |
| Sailen Sonowal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 22,926 | 16% |
| Durgeswar Patir | Independent | 6,321 | 4% |
| Khirod Sonowal | Asom Gana Parishad Pragtisheel | 1,641 | 1% |
| Pradip Borah Sonowal | Independent | 1,569 | 1% |
| Devananda Deori | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 1,066 | 1% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dilip Kumar Saikia
WINNER
|
Asom Gana Parisad |
31,166
Lead: 481
|
29% |
| Sumitra Patir | Indian National Congress | 30,685 | 28% |
| Debajyoti Bora | Independent | 26,399 | 24% |
| Upen Panging | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 11,717 | 11% |
| Ghana Sonowal | Independent | 2,059 | 2% |
| Purna Kanta Pegu | Nationalist Congress Party | 1,462 | 1% |
| Rajani Kardong | Independent | 1,258 | 1% |
| Keshab Kachari | United Bodo Nationalist Liberation Front | 1,201 | 1% |
| Dr. Mridul Deori | Independent | 619 | 1% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dilip Kumar Saikia
WINNER
|
Asom Gana Parisad |
36,315
Lead: 11,239
|
38% |
| Porna Kanta Pegu | Indian National Congress | 25,076 | 26% |
| Roma Kanta Pait | Independent | 13,052 | 14% |
| Ghana Sonowal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 8,406 | 9% |
| Durgeswar Patir | All India Indira Congress (tiwari) | 3,485 | 4% |
| Khagendra Nath Dutta | Independent | 3,460 | 4% |
| Deba Koch | Independent | 903 | 1% |
| Phuleswar Bhuyan | Janata Dal | 600 | 1% |
| Indreswar Mili | Independent | 262 | 0% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dilip Kumar Saikia
WINNER
|
Asom Gana Parisad |
23,730
Lead: 8,011
|
26% |
| Durgeswar Patir | Indian National Congress | 15,719 | 17% |
| Upen Pangging | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 10,570 | 12% |
| Ranoj Pegu | Independent | 7,579 | 8% |
| Hema Lagachu | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam | 6,948 | 8% |
| Keshab Sonowal | Communist Party Of India | 4,845 | 5% |
| Bharat Deori | Independent | 4,207 | 5% |
| Baliram Devri | Natun Asom Gana Parishad | 3,064 | 3% |
| Dhanesh Doley | Janata Dal | 2,749 | 3% |
| Tiken Borah | Independent | 1,807 | 2% |
| Biren Sonowal | Independent | 1,589 | 2% |
| Bhaba Doley | Independent | 249 | 0% |
| Komal Missong | Independent | 161 | 0% |
| Lila Tayung | Independent | 111 | 0% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dilip Kumar Saikia
WINNER
|
Independent |
38,862
Lead: 29,283
|
52% |
| Purna Kanta Pegu | Indian National Congress | 9,579 | 13% |
| Indeswar Mili | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam | 7,573 | 10% |
| Upendra Nath Pangging | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 4,445 | 6% |
| Gopal Chandra Doley | Independent | 2,268 | 3% |
| Ramani Pawe | Independent | 2,176 | 3% |
| Durgeswar Patir | Independent | 1,654 | 2% |
| Dularam Padun | Independent | 1,078 | 1% |
| Dhanesh Doley | Janta Party | 787 | 1% |
| Sankha Nath Doley | Lok Dal | 677 | 1% |
| Purna Kanta Bora | Independent | 577 | 1% |
| Sabha Nanda Lalung | Independent | 490 | 1% |
| Aniram Pegu | Independent | 292 | 0% |
| Bimala Bora | Independent | 245 | 0% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (1983)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Durgeswar Patir
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
237
Lead: 167
|
66% |
| Basanta Doley | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam | 70 | 19% |
| Upendra Nath Panging | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 46 | 13% |
| Dharmeswar Doley | Independent | 2 | 1% |
| Mukt Ram Pegu | Independent | 1 | 0% |
| Dularam Padoon | Independent | 0 | 0% |
Dhemaji Assembly Election Results (1978)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Purna Chandra Bora
WINNER
|
Independent |
12,608
Lead: 804
|
22% |
| Upendra Nath Panging | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 11,804 | 21% |
| Keshab Chandra Sonowal | Communist Party Of India | 11,586 | 20% |
| Bolin Kuli | Indian National Congress | 6,921 | 12% |
| Dimbeswar Saikia | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam | 4,317 | 8% |
| Borgoram Deori | Indian National Congress (i) | 3,559 | 6% |
| Dina Saikia | Independent | 2,401 | 4% |
| Kumal Chandra Misong | Independent | 1,410 | 2% |
| Lambodar Narah | Independent | 412 | 1% |
| Kakeswar Kardong | Independent | 324 | 1% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
AGP 50%
INC 50%
AGP won 3 times and INC won 3 times since 1978 elections.
Dhemaji MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ranoj Pegu | BJP | 87,681 | 30,792 | 45% |
| 2016 | Pradan Baruah | BJP | 69,592 | 19,121 | 41% |
| 2011 | Sumitra Doley Patir | INC | 59,633 | 7,285 | 43% |
| 2006 | Sumitra Patir | INC | 44,960 | 9,119 | 31% |
| 2001 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | AGP | 31,166 | 481 | 29% |
| 1996 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | AGP | 36,315 | 11,239 | 38% |
| 1991 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | AGP | 23,730 | 8,011 | 26% |
| 1985 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | IND | 38,862 | 29,283 | 52% |
| 1983 | Durgeswar Patir | INC | 237 | 167 | 66% |
| 1978 | Purna Chandra Bora | IND | 12,608 | 804 | 22% |
Source: ECI
Dhemaji Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ranoj Pegu | BJP |
87,681
(Lead: 30,792)
|
45% |
| Chittaranjan Basumatary | Assam Jatiya Parishad | 56,889 | 29% | |
| 2016 | Pradan Baruah | BJP |
69,592
(Lead: 19,121)
|
41% |
| Sumitra Doley Patir | INC | 50,471 | 30% | |
| 2011 | Sumitra Doley Patir | INC |
59,633
(Lead: 7,285)
|
43% |
| Paramananda Sonowal | AGP | 52,348 | 37% | |
| 2006 | Sumitra Patir | INC |
44,960
(Lead: 9,119)
|
31% |
| Paramananda Sonowal | AGP | 35,841 | 25% | |
| 2001 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | AGP |
31,166
(Lead: 481)
|
29% |
| Sumitra Patir | INC | 30,685 | 28% | |
| 1996 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | AGP |
36,315
(Lead: 11,239)
|
38% |
| Porna Kanta Pegu | INC | 25,076 | 26% | |
| 1991 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | AGP |
23,730
(Lead: 8,011)
|
26% |
| Durgeswar Patir | INC | 15,719 | 17% | |
| 1985 | Dilip Kumar Saikia | IND |
38,862
(Lead: 29,283)
|
52% |
| Purna Kanta Pegu | INC | 9,579 | 13% | |
| 1983 | Durgeswar Patir | INC |
237
(Lead: 167)
|
66% |
| Basanta Doley | PTC | 70 | 19% | |
| 1978 | Purna Chandra Bora | IND |
12,608
(Lead: 804)
|
22% |
| Upendra Nath Panging | CPM | 11,804 | 21% |
Source: ECI
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Assam Dhemaji Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Dhemaji Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Ranoj Pegu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Dhemaji Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Chittaranjan Basumatary of the Assam Jatiya Parishad (Assam Jatiya Parishad) by a margin of 30792 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Dhemaji constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Dhemaji constituency is 50% AGP and 50% INC, with AGP won 3 times and INC won 3 times since the 1978 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Dhemaji Assembly Election?
Ranoj Pegu (BJP) received 45% vote share.
Chittaranjan Basumatary (Assam Jatiya Parishad) received 29% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Dhemaji Assembly Election?
Ranoj Pegu (BJP) won the 2021 election with 87681 votes, leading by 30792 votes and securing a 45% vote share.
What was the margin of victory in the Dhemaji Assembly Election 2021?
Ranoj Pegu (BJP) won the Dhemaji Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 30792 votes over Chittaranjan Basumatary (Assam Jatiya Parishad).
Who were the top candidates for the Dhemaji Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Dhemaji Assembly Election 2021 were:
Ranoj Pegu (BJP)
Chittaranjan Basumatary (Assam Jatiya Parishad)
Sailen Sonowal (INC)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Ranoj Pegu (BJP) emerging as the winner.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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