Haryana · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1987
Jasma Devi of Indian National Congress won the Adampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Haryana in the 1987 state assembly election, securing 41,152 votes (55.10% vote share). The runner-up was Dharam Pal Singh (Lok Dal) with 31,880 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 | Jasma Devi | 41152 | 55.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Dharam Pal Singh | 31880 | 42.70% | Lok Dal |
| 3 | Ramji Lal | 452 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Narain Dass | 329 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Madan Lal | 255 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Jagman | 246 | 0.30% | Lok Dal (AJIT SINGH) |
| 7 | Prem | 195 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Mohd. Sarfi | 109 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Abhe Ram | 96 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Adampur constituency is part of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1987 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Jasma Devi (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 41,152 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.