Diphu Assembly Elections 2026
Diphu is a key legislative assembly constituency in Assam, located in the Karbi Anglong district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Bidya Sing Engleng, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Sum Ronghang of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 40528 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as AAP’s Biresh Difoesa takes on BJP’s Niso Terangpi in a high-stakes battle.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Diphu assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Assam Assembly Constituencies
Diphu Candidates List
Diphu Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1978
Diphu Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bidya Sing Engleng
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
77,032
Lead:
40,528
|
51% |
| Sum Ronghang | Indian National Congress | 36,504 | 24% |
| Jones Ingti Kathar | Independent | 23,356 | 15% |
| Hemsing Tisso | Autonomous State Demand Committee | 7,379 | 5% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,320 | 2% |
| Ranjit Kramsa | Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) | 1,467 | 1% |
| Rajen Timung | National People\'s Party | 1,372 | 1% |
| Rohili Tokbipi | Independent | 1,091 | 1% |
| Dilip Sing Bey | Independent | 927 | 1% |
| Bhogeswar Shyam | Independent | 846 | 1% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sum Ronghang
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
64,421
Lead:
28,236
|
47% |
| Bidya Sing Engleng | Indian National Congress | 36,185 | 26% |
| Dr. Jayanta Rongpi | Independent | 31,647 | 23% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 2,803 | 2% |
| Dipendra Rongpi | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 1,975 | 1% |
| Mary Kramsapi | Jncp | 1,231 | 1% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bidya Sing Engleng
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
54,022
Lead:
12,471
|
46% |
| George Millick | Independent | 41,551 | 35% |
| Padma Maibangsa | Bharatiya Janata Party | 12,773 | 11% |
| J.i. Kathar | Independent | 9,135 | 8% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bidya Sing Engleng
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
30,827
Lead:
5,785
|
26% |
| Padma Maibangsa | Independent | 25,042 | 21% |
| Dr. Sarsing Terang | Autonomous State Demand Committee | 19,944 | 17% |
| Robinson Kro | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 18,855 | 16% |
| Ram Sing Engti | Bharatiya Janata Party | 15,842 | 13% |
| Dharamsing Teron | Independent | 6,890 | 6% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bidyasing Engleng
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
32,244
Lead:
7,101
|
33% |
| Babu Rongpi | Autonomous State Demand Committee (united) | 25,143 | 26% |
| Daniel Teron | Autonomous State Demand Committee (progressive) | 22,044 | 23% |
| Baburam Bey | Asom Gana Parisad | 11,563 | 12% |
| Sanjoy Langthasa | Independent | 3,573 | 4% |
| Ratan Teron | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,744 | 2% |
| Khargeswar Timung | Independent | 277 | 0% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hemsing Tisso
Winner
|
Autonomous State Demand Committee |
31,132
Lead:
9,495
|
40% |
| Lutsat Singson | Independent | 21,637 | 28% |
| Samsing Hanse | Indian National Congress | 18,325 | 24% |
| Bhubon Ch. Terang | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,219 | 4% |
| Kabon Timungpi | Independent | 161 | 0% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dipendra Rongpi
Winner
|
Autonomous State Demand Committee |
31,521
Lead:
16,864
|
46% |
| Kunjalal Hagjer | Indian National Congress | 14,657 | 21% |
| Samsing Hanse | Asom Gana Parisad | 14,128 | 21% |
| Satyaeswar Daolagupu | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,681 | 2% |
| Resulo Rengma | Independent | 1,177 | 2% |
| Gandhiram Timung | Janata Dal | 1,076 | 2% |
| Hemari Terang | Independent | 518 | 1% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sam Singh Hanse
Winner
|
Independent |
10,435
Lead:
1,162
|
25% |
| Bidyasing Engleng | Indian National Congress | 9,273 | 22% |
| Saityeswer Daolagupu | Independent | 8,977 | 21% |
| Jayanta Rongpi | Independent | 8,116 | 19% |
| Gandhi Ram Timung | Janta Party | 2,633 | 6% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (1983)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kaizasong
Winner
|
Independent |
7,149
Lead:
226
|
28% |
| Sertha Singh Terang | Indian National Congress | 6,923 | 27% |
| Samsing Hanse | Independent | 3,913 | 15% |
| Janasing Terang | Independent | 2,689 | 10% |
| Satyeswar Daolaguou | Independent | 2,452 | 10% |
Diphu Assembly Election Results (1978)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gandhi Ram Timung
Winner
|
Janta Party |
15,735
Lead:
6,976
|
55% |
| Sai Sai Terang | Indian National Congress | 8,759 | 31% |
| Kaijo Song | Independent | 2,783 | 10% |
Strike Rate
Diphu MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bidya Sing Engleng | BJP | 77,032 | 40,528 | 51% |
| 2016 | Sum Ronghang | BJP | 64,421 | 28,236 | 47% |
| 2011 | Bidya Sing Engleng | INC | 54,022 | 12,471 | 46% |
| 2006 | Bidya Sing Engleng | INC | 30,827 | 5,785 | 26% |
| 2001 | Bidyasing Engleng | INC | 32,244 | 7,101 | 33% |
| 1996 | Hemsing Tisso | ASDC | 31,132 | 9,495 | 40% |
| 1991 | Dipendra Rongpi | ADC | 31,521 | 16,864 | 46% |
| 1985 | Sam Singh Hanse | IND | 10,435 | 1,162 | 25% |
| 1983 | Kaizasong | IND | 7,149 | 226 | 28% |
| 1978 | Gandhi Ram Timung | JNP | 15,735 | 6,976 | 55% |
Diphu Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bidya Sing Engleng | BJP |
77,032
(Lead:
40,528)
|
51% |
| Sum Ronghang | INC | 36,504 | 24% | |
| 2016 | Sum Ronghang | BJP |
64,421
(Lead:
28,236)
|
47% |
| Bidya Sing Engleng | INC | 36,185 | 26% | |
| 2011 | Bidya Sing Engleng | INC |
54,022
(Lead:
12,471)
|
46% |
| George Millick | IND | 41,551 | 35% | |
| 2006 | Bidya Sing Engleng | INC |
30,827
(Lead:
5,785)
|
26% |
| Padma Maibangsa | IND | 25,042 | 21% | |
| 2001 | Bidyasing Engleng | INC |
32,244
(Lead:
7,101)
|
33% |
| Babu Rongpi | ASDC(U) | 25,143 | 26% | |
| 1996 | Hemsing Tisso | ASDC |
31,132
(Lead:
9,495)
|
40% |
| Lutsat Singson | IND | 21,637 | 28% | |
| 1991 | Dipendra Rongpi | ADC |
31,521
(Lead:
16,864)
|
46% |
| Kunjalal Hagjer | INC | 14,657 | 21% | |
| 1985 | Sam Singh Hanse | IND |
10,435
(Lead:
1,162)
|
25% |
| Bidyasing Engleng | INC | 9,273 | 22% | |
| 1983 | Kaizasong | IND |
7,149
(Lead:
226)
|
28% |
| Sertha Singh Terang | INC | 6,923 | 27% | |
| 1978 | Gandhi Ram Timung | JNP |
15,735
(Lead:
6,976)
|
55% |
| Sai Sai Terang | INC | 8,759 | 31% |
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Assam Diphu Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Diphu Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Bidya Sing Engleng of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Diphu Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Sum Ronghang of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 40528 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Diphu constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Diphu constituency is 60% INC and 40% BJP, with INC won 3 times and BJP won 2 times since the 1978 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Diphu Assembly Election?
Bidya Sing Engleng (BJP) received 51% vote share.
Sum Ronghang (INC) received 24% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Diphu Assembly Election?
Bidya Sing Engleng (BJP) won the 2021 election with 77032 votes, leading by 40528 votes and securing a 51% vote share.
What was the margin of victory in the Diphu Assembly Election 2021?
Bidya Sing Engleng (BJP) won the Diphu Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 40528 votes over Sum Ronghang (INC).
Who were the top candidates for the Diphu Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Diphu Assembly Election 2021 were:
Bidya Sing Engleng (BJP)
Sum Ronghang (INC)
Jones Ingti Kathar (IND)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Bidya Sing Engleng (BJP) emerging as the winner.
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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