Autonomous District (Lok Sabha constituency)

Autonomous District Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam, a north eastern state of India. The constituency consists of two autonomous districts namely Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong which is home of the Dimasa people and Karbi people. The political situation in the area is often volatile, and different armed fractions operate in the area.

The constituency seat is reserved for scheduled tribes.

Assembly segments

Autonomous District Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments:[1]

Members of Parliament

Election results

General election 2014

General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes % ±
INC Biren Singh Engti 213,152 39.23 -1.94
BJP Joyram Engleng 189,057 34.80 +13.97
Independent Chomang Kro 108,299 19.93 +19.93
NOTA None of the above 11,747 2.16 ---
Majority 24,095 4.44 -16.39
Turnout 543,280
INC hold Swing

General elections 2004

General Election, 2004: Autonomous District
Party Candidate Votes % ±
INC Biren Singh Engti 125,937 31.38
ASDC(U) Elwin Teron 101,808 25.36
CPI(ML) Liberation Dr. Jayanta Rongpi 74,399 18.54
BJP Ratan Teron 57,584 14.35
Independent Sanmoni Temprai 26,713 6.66
Independent Chember G. Momin 8,003 1.99
AGP Sailendra Hasnu 3,755 0.94
Samata Party Harsing Teron 3,178 0.79
Majority 24,129
Turnout 401,377 69.42
INC gain from CPI(ML) Liberation Swing

References

  1. "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Assam. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-05-04. Retrieved 2008-10-05.

See also

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