Assam, a North Eastern state and sends 14 members to Lok Sabha (2.5%). Not a very critical state in the scheme of things, however, its largest N. Eastern state status makes it important. It has historically been a Congress stronghold with Traun Gogoi CM for the last 12 years. Regional party Asom Gana Parishad has also a strong presence but its strength has reduced significantly lately due to splits, head Prafulla Mahanta has been CM twice. It is part of NDA. BJP too has a decent presence. Other parties like Bodoland People’s Front (part of UPA) and All India United Democratic Front have also been formed recently and have a decent presence.
Parties | 1952 | 1957 | 1962 | 1967 | 1971 | 1977 | 1980 | 1984 | 1989 | 1991 | 1996 | 1998 | 1999 | 2004 | 2009 |
Congress | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
BJP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
AGP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Others | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Total | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Source: Statistical Reports, Election Commission of India
2014 Lok Sabha Elections
BJP performed well in Assam and won seven seats out of 14. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi offered to resign after Congress failed to win six seats in the state.