Assam | Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners & 2019 election results
GUWAHATI: Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Northeast state of Assam.
According to the 2011 census, the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency in Assam is predominantly rural, with 84.08 percent of its population residing in villages, while the urban populace accounts for 15.92 percent.
Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute 4.57 percent and 4.75 percent of the population, respectively.
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the total electorate counts in the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency stood at 17,27,121, with 8,48,924 male voters, 8,78,192 female voters, and 5 voters identifying as the third gender.
Historically, the Congress party has wielded significant influence in Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, clinching victories in the early years post-independence.
The dominance was further solidified by Tarun Gogoi's triumphs in 1971 and 1977.
However, the political landscape witnessed a notable shift in the 2019 elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) making substantial inroads.
Topon Kumar Gogoi secured a victory for the BJP against Congress candidate Sushanta Borgohain.
This change in political preference echoed the trend observed in the 2014 elections, influenced by the Modi wave, where BJP's Kamakhya Prasad Tasa outperformed veteran Congress candidate Bijoy Krishna Handique by a significant margin.
These electoral dynamics not only reflect the evolving preferences of the electorate but also underscore the competitive nature of Jorhat's political landscape.
In the upcoming election, the BJP nominated Topon Kumar Gogoi, while the Congress has put forth Gaurav Gogoi as their candidate for the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency.
Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency in Assam will go to polls in April this year. The date of voting is April 19 (Phase 1).
Current assembly segments under Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency in Assam
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
Jorhat Lok Sabha seat
2019: TOPON KUMAR GOGOI from BJP
2014: KAMAKHYA PRASAD from BJP
2009: BIJOY KRISHNA HANDIQUE from INC
Previous MPs from Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency in Assam
Election results Winner and Runner-up in Lok Sabha 2019
| Candidate | Party | Total Voters | Voters Turn Out % | Total Votes Secured | % Votes over total electors | % of total votes polled |
| Topon Kumar Gogoi | BJP | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 543288 | 40 % | 51 % |
| Sushanta Borgohain | INC | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 460635 | 34 % | 44 % |
| Kanak Gogoi | CPI | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 17849 | 1 % | 2 % |
| Nota | NOTA | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 12569 | 1 % | 1 % |
| Ribulaya Gogoi | AITC | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 6121 | 0 % | 1 % |
| Nandita Nag | IND | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 5481 | 0 % | 1 % |
| Kamala Raj Konwar | NPEP | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 4996 | 0 % | 0 % |
| Arbin Kumar Boruah | IND | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 3588 | 0 % | 0 % |
| Raj Kumar Duwara | AIFB | 1058820 | 77.57 % | 3438 | 0 % | 0 % |
Winner and Runner-up in Lok Sabha 2014 elections
| Candidate | Party | Total Voters | Voters Turn Out % | Total Votes Secured | % Votes over total electors | % of total votes polled |
| Kamakhya Prasad Tasa | BJP | 931568 | 78.3 % | 456420 | 38.4 % | 49 % |
| Bijoy Krishna Handique | INC | 931568 | 78.3 % | 354000 | 29.8 % | 38 % |
| Prodip Hazarika | AGP | 931568 | 78.3 % | 46626 | 3.9 % | 5 % |
| Drupad Borgohain | CPI | 931568 | 78.3 % | 28930 | 2.4 % | 3.1 % |
| None Of The Above | NOTA | 931568 | 78.3 % | 14648 | 1.2 % | 1.6 % |
| Nasir Ahmed | AIUDF | 931568 | 78.3 % | 7331 | 0.6 % | 0.8 % |
| Ribulaya Gogoi | AITC | 931568 | 78.3 % | 5759 | 0.5 % | 0.6 % |
| Gunin Basumatari | SP | 931568 | 78.3 % | 5754 | 0.5 % | 0.6 % |
| Raj Kumar Dowarah | IND | 931568 | 78.3 % | 4737 | 0.4 % | 0.5 % |
| Manorom Gogoi | AAAP | 931568 | 78.3 % | 3659 | 0.3 % | 0.4 % |
| Horen Borgohain | AIFB | 931568 | 78.3 % | 3472 | 0.3 % | 0.4 % |