Delhi · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Jai Kishan of Indian National Congress won the Sultanpur Majra(SC) Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Delhi in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 39,542 votes (48.20% vote share). The runner-up was Nand Ram Bagri (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 20,867 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Jai Kishan | 39542 | 48.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Nand Ram Bagri | 20867 | 25.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Satya Pal Singh | 18559 | 22.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Mehar Singh | 737 | 0.90% | Akhand Bharat Samaj Party |
| 5 | Sonu | 729 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Rajesh | 494 | 0.60% | Ambedkar Samaj Party |
| 7 | Geeta | 256 | 0.30% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 8 | Anil Kumar | 256 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Zile Singh Ranga | 253 | 0.30% | Samajwadi Party |
| 10 | Pappu Sagar | 223 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Rajender Khatik | 131 | 0.20% | Indian Justice Party |
The Sultanpur Majra(SC) constituency is part of the Delhi Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Jai Kishan (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 39,542 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.