Jonai Assembly Elections 2026
Jonai 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. Bhubon Pegu, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Hema Hari Prasanna Pegu of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 110987 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as INC’s Raj Kumar Medak enters the fray.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Jonai assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Jonai Candidates List
Jonai Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1978
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Jonai Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bhubon Pegu
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
168,411
Lead: 110,987
|
69% |
| Hema Hari Prasanna Pegu | Indian National Congress | 57,424 | 23% |
| Phaniram Tayeng | Assam Jatiya Parishad | 7,726 | 3% |
| Madhab Machahary | Independent | 6,404 | 3% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,676 | 1% |
| Bhabani Boro | Independent | 1,511 | 1% |
| Bhagya Chungkrang | Janata Dal (United) | 1,006 | 0% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bhubon Pegu
WINNER
|
Independent |
88,441
Lead: 49,293
|
43% |
| Aswini Pait | Bharatiya Janata Party | 39,148 | 19% |
| Satho Basumatary | Independent | 33,265 | 16% |
| Sushil Pegu | Indian National Congress | 30,890 | 15% |
| Lenindra Kumar Doley | Independent | 5,625 | 3% |
| Hitesh Deori | Independent | 2,290 | 1% |
| Bhupen Narah | Independent | 2,120 | 1% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 1,850 | 1% |
| Janki Kumar Pegu | Independent | 1,519 | 1% |
| Naren Sonowal | Independent | 1,068 | 1% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pradan Baruah
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
97,326
Lead: 19,510
|
53% |
| Bhuban Pegu | Independent | 77,816 | 42% |
| Aswini Pait | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,475 | 4% |
| Makhan Kaman Kuli | All India Trinamool Congress | 2,411 | 1% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bhubon Pegu
WINNER
|
Independent |
79,117
Lead: 14,868
|
47% |
| Pradan Baruah | Indian National Congress | 64,249 | 38% |
| Sukracharjya Musahary | Asom Gana Parisad | 15,029 | 9% |
| Rupa Kaman | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,313 | 4% |
| Sarbeswar Pegu | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 1,542 | 1% |
| Sanatan Doley | Asom Gana Parishad Pragtisheel | 1,111 | 1% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pradan Boruah
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
55,116
Lead: 16,162
|
45% |
| Bhubon Pegu | Independent | 38,954 | 32% |
| Makhan Kaman Kuli | Bharatiya Janata Party | 18,323 | 15% |
| Birendra Kumar Brahma | Independent | 3,549 | 3% |
| Jukta Nath Kumbang | Independent | 1,838 | 1% |
| Naren Doley | Revolutionary Socialist Party | 1,541 | 1% |
| Phani Ram Tayeng | Nationalist Congress Party | 1,435 | 1% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pradan Boruah
WINNER
|
Asom Gana Parisad |
32,148
Lead: 6,283
|
33% |
| Ranoj Pegu | Independent | 25,865 | 27% |
| Gameswar Pegu | Indian National Congress | 18,412 | 19% |
| Makhan Kaman Kuli | Bharatiya Janata Party | 9,421 | 10% |
| Kamal Chandra Taye | All India Indira Congress (tiwari) | 2,586 | 3% |
| Tarun Mili | Janata Dal | 1,295 | 1% |
| Champawati Pegu | Independent | 473 | 0% |
| Sarbeswar Pegu | Independent | 416 | 0% |
| Naren Sonowal | Independent | 350 | 0% |
| Rina Das | Independent | 308 | 0% |
| Padma Nath Doley | Independent | 281 | 0% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gomeswar Pegu
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
20,908
Lead: 8,575
|
24% |
| Bijoy Pegu | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam | 12,333 | 14% |
| Pradan Boruah | Independent | 11,147 | 13% |
| Sukracharya Musaharjy | Independent | 9,970 | 12% |
| Lakhyo Nath Kouli | Asom Gana Parisad | 4,467 | 5% |
| Bidyadhar Doley | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam | 4,438 | 5% |
| Tarun Mili | Janata Dal | 4,077 | 5% |
| Padmawati Kuli | Indian Congress (socialist- Sarat Chandra Sinha) | 2,198 | 3% |
| Malaya Pegu | Independent | 2,007 | 2% |
| Phaniram Tayeng | Independent | 1,340 | 2% |
| Jawaharlal Doley | Natun Asom Gana Parishad | 1,272 | 1% |
| Mondeswar Kumbang | Independent | 1,019 | 1% |
| Golap Chandra Doley | Independent | 817 | 1% |
| Chaina Pegu | Independent | 708 | 1% |
| Ayodhya Kumar Pegu | Real Communist Party Of India | 564 | 1% |
| Naren Sonowal | Independent | 516 | 1% |
| Manomati Doley | Independent | 447 | 1% |
| Monidhar Payeng | Independent | 301 | 0% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Phani Ram Tayeng
WINNER
|
Independent |
23,930
Lead: 10,847
|
35% |
| Mandeswar Kumbang | Indian National Congress | 13,083 | 19% |
| Uma Kanta Morang | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam | 8,540 | 12% |
| Ramesh Mohan Kuli | Lok Dal | 6,123 | 9% |
| Kamal Ch. Taye | Independent | 3,745 | 5% |
| Naren Sonowal | Independent | 2,591 | 4% |
| Bapuram Tayung | Independent | 1,788 | 3% |
| Jogesh Doley | Independent | 1,435 | 2% |
| Lila Kanta Pegu | Independent | 1,174 | 2% |
| Madhu Ram Pegu | Janta Party | 927 | 1% |
| Budheshwar Doley | Independent | 286 | 0% |
| Hari Narayan Pegu | Independent | 77 | 0% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (1983)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Puspadhar Pegu
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
3,659
Lead: 1,505
|
52% |
| Umakanta Morang | Plains Tribals Council Of Assam | 2,154 | 31% |
| Tarun Mili | Independent | 303 | 4% |
| Madhuram Pegu | Independent | 266 | 4% |
| Lambudor Narah | Independent | 200 | 3% |
| Naren Sonowal | Independent | 166 | 2% |
Jonai Assembly Election Results (1978)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Romesh Mohan Kouli
WINNER
|
Janta Party |
15,051
Lead: 1,049
|
26% |
| Puspedhar Pegu | Indian National Congress | 14,002 | 24% |
| Lakhidhar Bora Deori | Independent | 12,405 | 22% |
| Sankha Nath Doley | Indian National Congress (i) | 5,531 | 10% |
| Thugendra Nath Patir | Independent | 3,922 | 7% |
| Padma Pegu | Independent | 2,759 | 5% |
| Birendra Doley | Independent | 2,024 | 4% |
Strike Rate
Jonai MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bhubon Pegu | BJP | 168,411 | 110,987 | 69% |
| 2016 | Bhubon Pegu | IND | 88,441 | 49,293 | 43% |
| 2011 | Pradan Baruah | INC | 97,326 | 19,510 | 53% |
| 2006 | Bhubon Pegu | IND | 79,117 | 14,868 | 47% |
| 2001 | Pradan Boruah | INC | 55,116 | 16,162 | 45% |
| 1996 | Pradan Boruah | AGP | 32,148 | 6,283 | 33% |
| 1991 | Gomeswar Pegu | INC | 20,908 | 8,575 | 24% |
| 1985 | Phani Ram Tayeng | IND | 23,930 | 10,847 | 35% |
| 1983 | Puspadhar Pegu | INC | 3,659 | 1,505 | 52% |
| 1978 | Romesh Mohan Kouli | JNP | 15,051 | 1,049 | 26% |
Jonai Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bhubon Pegu | BJP |
168,411
(Lead: 110,987)
|
69% |
| Hema Hari Prasanna Pegu | INC | 57,424 | 23% | |
| 2016 | Bhubon Pegu | IND |
88,441
(Lead: 49,293)
|
43% |
| Aswini Pait | BJP | 39,148 | 19% | |
| 2011 | Pradan Baruah | INC |
97,326
(Lead: 19,510)
|
53% |
| Bhuban Pegu | IND | 77,816 | 42% | |
| 2006 | Bhubon Pegu | IND |
79,117
(Lead: 14,868)
|
47% |
| Pradan Baruah | INC | 64,249 | 38% | |
| 2001 | Pradan Boruah | INC |
55,116
(Lead: 16,162)
|
45% |
| Bhubon Pegu | IND | 38,954 | 32% | |
| 1996 | Pradan Boruah | AGP |
32,148
(Lead: 6,283)
|
33% |
| Ranoj Pegu | IND | 25,865 | 27% | |
| 1991 | Gomeswar Pegu | INC |
20,908
(Lead: 8,575)
|
24% |
| Bijoy Pegu | URC | 12,333 | 14% | |
| 1985 | Phani Ram Tayeng | IND |
23,930
(Lead: 10,847)
|
35% |
| Mandeswar Kumbang | INC | 13,083 | 19% | |
| 1983 | Puspadhar Pegu | INC |
3,659
(Lead: 1,505)
|
52% |
| Umakanta Morang | PTC | 2,154 | 31% | |
| 1978 | Romesh Mohan Kouli | JNP |
15,051
(Lead: 1,049)
|
26% |
| Puspedhar Pegu | INC | 14,002 | 24% |
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Assam Jonai Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Jonai Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Bhubon Pegu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Jonai Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Hema Hari Prasanna Pegu of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 110987 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Jonai constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Jonai constituency is 57% INC and 43% IND, with INC won 4 times and IND won 3 times since the 1978 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Jonai Assembly Election?
Bhubon Pegu (BJP) received 69% vote share.
Hema Hari Prasanna Pegu (INC) received 23% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Jonai Assembly Election?
Bhubon Pegu (BJP) won the 2021 election with 168411 votes, leading by 110987 votes and securing a 69% vote share.
What was the margin of victory in the Jonai Assembly Election 2021?
Bhubon Pegu (BJP) won the Jonai Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 110987 votes over Hema Hari Prasanna Pegu (INC).
Who were the top candidates for the Jonai Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Jonai Assembly Election 2021 were:
Bhubon Pegu (BJP)
Hema Hari Prasanna Pegu (INC)
Phaniram Tayeng (Assam Jatiya Parishad)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Bhubon Pegu (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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