Haryana · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1996
Ramesh Kumar of Social Action Party won the Baroda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Haryana in the 1996 state assembly election, securing 28,181 votes (41.50% vote share). The runner-up was Chander Bhan (Haryana Vikas Party) with 26,197 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 | Ramesh Kumar | 28181 | 41.50% | Social Action Party |
| 2 | Chander Bhan | 26197 | 38.60% | Haryana Vikas Party |
| 3 | Kamlesh | 4468 | 6.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Bhalle Ram | 3738 | 5.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Upender | 2111 | 3.10% | Janhit Morcha |
| 6 | Charan Singh | 1530 | 2.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Kaptan | 473 | 0.70% | Jharkhand Party |
| 8 | Tara Chand S/o Mai Dayal | 454 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 9 | Sarita | 398 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Lakhami Chand | 196 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Tara Chand S/o Desraj | 142 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Baroda constituency is part of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1996 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Ramesh Kumar (Social Action Party) emerged as the winner securing 28,181 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.