Chhattisgarh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Chaitram Sahu of Indian National Congress won the Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Chhattisgarh in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 58,242 votes (45.70% vote share). The runner-up was Shiv Ratan Shrma (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 52,010 votes.
A total of 9 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaitram Sahu | 58242 | 45.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Shiv Ratan Shrma | 52010 | 40.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Arun Dhruw | 8170 | 6.40% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Raj Mahant Satya Narayan Sonwani | 2146 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Mannu Lal Nishad | 1924 | 1.50% | Jai Chhattisgarh Party |
| 6 | Kartik Ram Netam | 1856 | 1.50% | Gondvana Gantantra Party |
| 7 | Ram Narayan Tandan | 1353 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Noop Chand Narang | 1173 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 9 | Ghasi Das Banjare | 466 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Bhatapara constituency is part of the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Chaitram Sahu (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 58,242 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.