Chhattisgarh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Ramji Bharti of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Dongargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Chhattisgarh in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 57,315 votes (47.30% vote share). The runner-up was Dhanesh Patila (Indian National Congress) with 49,900 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 | Ramji Bharti | 57315 | 47.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Dhanesh Patila | 49900 | 41.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Dayalu Chandel | 5601 | 4.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Rameshwar Ramteke | 2815 | 2.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Smt. Rajeshwari Chandne | 1757 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Puran Baghel | 1412 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Narad Ram Aadil | 1340 | 1.10% | Shiv Sena |
| 8 | Paltoo Ram Lahre | 557 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Sujata Jangam | 519 | 0.40% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
The Dongargarh constituency is part of the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Ramji Bharti (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 57,315 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.