Khowang Assembly Elections 2026
Khowang is a key legislative assembly constituency in Assam, located in the Dibrugarh district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Chakradhar Gogoi, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Pranjal Ghatowar of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 22341 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Khowang assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Khowang Assembly Elections
Khowang Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1978
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Khowang Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chakradhar Gogoi
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
55,604
Lead: 22,341
|
50% |
| Pranjal Ghatowar | Indian National Congress | 33,263 | 30% |
| Sanjib Changmai | Assam Jatiya Parishad | 9,499 | 8% |
| Mohini Mohan Ligira | Independent | 8,834 | 8% |
| Raphael Kujur | Independent | 2,293 | 2% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,910 | 2% |
| Eliash Sichan | Independent | 518 | 0% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chakradhar Gogoi
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
54,571
Lead: 16,231
|
54% |
| Paban Singh Ghatowar | Indian National Congress | 38,340 | 38% |
| Ashok Kumar Urang | Independent | 2,322 | 2% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 1,673 | 2% |
| Hiranya Boruah | Communist Party Of India | 1,650 | 2% |
| Sunil Rajkonwar | Independent | 1,464 | 1% |
| Rubul Buragohain | Independent | 791 | 1% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jibontara Ghatowar
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
47,143
Lead: 29,493
|
57% |
| Sunil Rajkonwar | Asom Gana Parisad | 17,650 | 21% |
| Swarna Saikia Deori | Bharatiya Janata Party | 14,571 | 18% |
| Shyamal Bhumij | Independent | 2,343 | 3% |
| Lakhicharan Swausi | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 752 | 1% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jibantara Ghatowar
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
39,622
Lead: 13,355
|
46% |
| Parag Jyoti Baruah | Asom Gana Parisad | 26,267 | 30% |
| Dayananda Borgohain | Bharatiya Janata Party | 17,037 | 20% |
| Hemanta Urang | Independent | 2,025 | 2% |
| Kiran Moyee Gogoi | Navbharat Nirman Party | 932 | 1% |
| Jitul Ch. Gogoi | Asom Gana Parishad Pragtisheel | 589 | 1% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sarbananda Sonowal
WINNER
|
Asom Gana Parisad |
27,777
Lead: 850
|
41% |
| Jibontara Ghatowar | Indian National Congress | 26,927 | 40% |
| Joy Chandra Nagbanshi | Independent | 7,902 | 12% |
| Hareswar Changmai | Nationalist Congress Party | 1,241 | 2% |
| Biren Borah | Independent | 995 | 1% |
| Lukta Changmai | Independent | 303 | 0% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Joy Chandra Nagbanshi
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
27,181
Lead: 262
|
43% |
| Kiron Kumar Gogoi | Asom Gana Parisad | 26,919 | 43% |
| Saniram Sawanshi | All India Indira Congress (tiwari) | 1,857 | 3% |
| Sarat Kalita | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,421 | 2% |
| Dipen Tanti | Independent | 816 | 1% |
| Kshirode Chetia | Independent | 642 | 1% |
| Pradip Saikia | Janata Dal | 629 | 1% |
| Habil Dhan | Independent | 238 | 0% |
| Arun Kumar Murmoo | Independent | 119 | 0% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Joy Chandra Nagbanshi
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
22,461
Lead: 13,992
|
42% |
| Kiran Kumar Gogoi | Asom Gana Parisad | 8,469 | 16% |
| Hem Das | Communist Party Of India | 3,587 | 7% |
| Ananta Handiqui | Natun Asom Gana Parishad | 3,242 | 6% |
| Sambhuram Chetia | Independent | 2,555 | 5% |
| Phatick Chandra Deori | Independent | 1,394 | 3% |
| Thaneswar Konwar | Independent | 1,076 | 2% |
| Amiya Borgohain | Janata Dal | 937 | 2% |
| Ghana Kanta Baruah | Asom Jatiyatabadi Dal | 780 | 1% |
| Mukut Singha Phukan | Independent | 661 | 1% |
| Tarun Chandra Gohain | Independent | 524 | 1% |
| Kamleswar Bharali | Independent | 443 | 1% |
| Jagat Neog | Jharkhand Party | 411 | 1% |
| Prabin Hazarika | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam | 396 | 1% |
| Jiten Gogoi | Independent | 168 | 0% |
| Lakheswar Baruah | Independent | 105 | 0% |
| Padma Bikash Borgohain | Independent | 90 | 0% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kiron Kumar Gogoi
WINNER
|
Independent |
21,561
Lead: 11,373
|
44% |
| Haren Gogoi | Indian National Congress | 10,188 | 21% |
| Joy Chandra Nagbonghi | Independent | 8,876 | 18% |
| Dandi Buragohain | Independent | 916 | 2% |
| Nitya Nanda Phukon | Lok Dal | 721 | 1% |
| Dina Nath Sarma | Independent | 669 | 1% |
| Tarun Chutia | Independent | 401 | 1% |
| Ghana Kanta Barua | Independent | 353 | 1% |
| Khagen Gogoi | Independent | 304 | 1% |
| Joneil Nayak | Independent | 257 | 1% |
| Dharma Ranjan Barua | Independent | 221 | 0% |
| Joy Kumar Gowala | Independent | 216 | 0% |
| Renu Gogoi | Independent | 195 | 0% |
| Dilip Hazarika | Independent | 177 | 0% |
| Dil Badan Das | Independent | 171 | 0% |
| Banshidhar Baroi | Independent | 168 | 0% |
| Monoranjan Sarma | Independent | 160 | 0% |
| Banshi Sonowal | Independent | 142 | 0% |
| Sonaram Phukon | Indian Congress (socialist) | 138 | 0% |
| Birsa Bhuyan | Independent | 90 | 0% |
| Ramani Hazarika | Independent | 86 | 0% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (1983)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Joy Chandra Nagbonshi
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
5,973
Lead: 5,335
|
81% |
| Banshi Barhai | Independent | 638 | 9% |
| Dil Badan Das | Independent | 279 | 4% |
| Dayananda Borgohain | Independent | 118 | 2% |
| Sonaram Phukan | Indian Congress (socialist) | 84 | 1% |
Khowang Assembly Election Results (1978)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Joy Chandra Nagbanshi
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress (i) |
10,778
Lead: 3,052
|
28% |
| Dayananda Borgohain | Janta Party | 7,726 | 20% |
| Madan Baruah | Independent | 6,410 | 17% |
| Tarun Chutiya | Indian National Congress | 5,897 | 15% |
| Khetindra Baruah | Independent | 2,906 | 8% |
| Thaneswar Konwar | Independent | 1,280 | 3% |
| Kula Borah | Independent | 775 | 2% |
| Surath Chandra Sarma | Independent | 331 | 1% |
| Tarun Gogoi | Independent | 311 | 1% |
| Padmabikash Borgohain | Independent | 308 | 1% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
INC 75%
BJP 25%
INC won 6 times and BJP won 2 times since 1978 elections.
Khowang MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chakradhar Gogoi | BJP | 55,604 | 22,341 | 50% |
| 2016 | Chakradhar Gogoi | BJP | 54,571 | 16,231 | 54% |
| 2011 | Jibontara Ghatowar | INC | 47,143 | 29,493 | 57% |
| 2006 | Jibantara Ghatowar | INC | 39,622 | 13,355 | 46% |
| 2001 | Sarbananda Sonowal | AGP | 27,777 | 850 | 41% |
| 1996 | Joy Chandra Nagbanshi | INC | 27,181 | 262 | 43% |
| 1991 | Joy Chandra Nagbanshi | INC | 22,461 | 13,992 | 42% |
| 1985 | Kiron Kumar Gogoi | IND | 21,561 | 11,373 | 44% |
| 1983 | Joy Chandra Nagbonshi | INC | 5,973 | 5,335 | 81% |
| 1978 | Joy Chandra Nagbanshi | INC(I) | 10,778 | 3,052 | 28% |
Source: ECI
Khowang Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chakradhar Gogoi | BJP |
55,604
(Lead: 22,341)
|
50% |
| Pranjal Ghatowar | INC | 33,263 | 30% | |
| 2016 | Chakradhar Gogoi | BJP |
54,571
(Lead: 16,231)
|
54% |
| Paban Singh Ghatowar | INC | 38,340 | 38% | |
| 2011 | Jibontara Ghatowar | INC |
47,143
(Lead: 29,493)
|
57% |
| Sunil Rajkonwar | AGP | 17,650 | 21% | |
| 2006 | Jibantara Ghatowar | INC |
39,622
(Lead: 13,355)
|
46% |
| Parag Jyoti Baruah | AGP | 26,267 | 30% | |
| 2001 | Sarbananda Sonowal | AGP |
27,777
(Lead: 850)
|
41% |
| Jibontara Ghatowar | INC | 26,927 | 40% | |
| 1996 | Joy Chandra Nagbanshi | INC |
27,181
(Lead: 262)
|
43% |
| Kiron Kumar Gogoi | AGP | 26,919 | 43% | |
| 1991 | Joy Chandra Nagbanshi | INC |
22,461
(Lead: 13,992)
|
42% |
| Kiran Kumar Gogoi | AGP | 8,469 | 16% | |
| 1985 | Kiron Kumar Gogoi | IND |
21,561
(Lead: 11,373)
|
44% |
| Haren Gogoi | INC | 10,188 | 21% | |
| 1983 | Joy Chandra Nagbonshi | INC |
5,973
(Lead: 5,335)
|
81% |
| Banshi Barhai | IND | 638 | 9% | |
| 1978 | Joy Chandra Nagbanshi | INC(I) |
10,778
(Lead: 3,052)
|
28% |
| Dayananda Borgohain | JNP | 7,726 | 20% |
Source: ECI
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Assam Khowang Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Khowang Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Chakradhar Gogoi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Khowang Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Pranjal Ghatowar of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 22341 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Khowang constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Khowang constituency is 75% INC and 25% BJP, with INC won 6 times and BJP won 2 times since the 1978 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Khowang Assembly Election?
Chakradhar Gogoi (BJP) received 50% vote share.
Pranjal Ghatowar (INC) received 30% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Khowang Assembly Election?
Chakradhar Gogoi (BJP) won the 2021 election with 55604 votes, leading by 22341 votes and securing a 50% vote share.
What was the margin of victory in the Khowang Assembly Election 2021?
Chakradhar Gogoi (BJP) won the Khowang Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 22341 votes over Pranjal Ghatowar (INC).
Who were the top candidates for the Khowang Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Khowang Assembly Election 2021 were:
Chakradhar Gogoi (BJP)
Pranjal Ghatowar (INC)
Sanjib Changmai (Assam Jatiya Parishad)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Chakradhar Gogoi (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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