Delhi · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1983
Rohtash Singh of Lok Dal won the Bawana(SC) Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Delhi in the 1983 state assembly election, securing 12,266 votes (40.20% vote share). The runner-up was Karan Singh (Indian National Congress) with 6,834 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Rohtash Singh | 12266 | 40.20% | Lok Dal |
| 2 | Karan Singh | 6834 | 22.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Ram Singh | 5476 | 17.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Rame | 4643 | 15.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Jai Kishan | 1304 | 4.30% | Janta Party |
The Bawana(SC) constituency is part of the Delhi Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1983 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Rohtash Singh (Lok Dal) emerged as the winner securing 12,266 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.