Haryana · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1996
Dillu Ram of Indian National Congress won the Guhla (SC) Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Haryana in the 1996 state assembly election, securing 34,385 votes (35.80% vote share). The runner-up was Amar Singh (Social Action Party) with 31,599 votes.
A total of 16 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 | Dillu Ram | 34385 | 35.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Amar Singh | 31599 | 32.90% | Social Action Party |
| 3 | Ishwar Singh | 25894 | 26.90% | Haryana Vikas Party |
| 4 | Buta Ram | 835 | 0.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Chandan Ram | 793 | 0.80% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 6 | Tej Pal | 515 | 0.50% | All India Indira Congress (TIWARI) |
| 7 | Ram Pal | 467 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Ramesh Kumar | 287 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Raju Ram | 243 | 0.30% | Janata Dal |
| 9 | Ranjeet Singh | 243 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Raghu Mal | 241 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Bachana Ram | 215 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Jeet Ram | 150 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Om Parkash S/o Ram Chand | 146 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 15 | Om Parkash S/o Seva Ram | 128 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 16 | Jogi Ram | 47 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Guhla (SC) constituency is part of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1996 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Dillu Ram (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 34,385 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.