Haryana · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1982
Ved Pal of Indian National Congress won the Gharaunda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Haryana in the 1982 state assembly election, securing 12,646 votes (23.90% vote share). The runner-up was Om Prakash (Independent) with 11,898 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 | Ved Pal | 12646 | 23.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Om Prakash | 11898 | 22.50% | Independent |
| 3 | Bishan Singh | 8857 | 16.70% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Sube Singh | 6320 | 11.90% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 5 | Sohan Lal | 5960 | 11.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Mohinder Singh | 3505 | 6.60% | Lok Dal |
| 7 | Rishala Ram | 2915 | 5.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Madan Mohan | 459 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 9 | Balbir Singh | 372 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Gharaunda constituency is part of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1982 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Ved Pal (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 12,646 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.