Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2003
Ishwar Dass of Indian National Congress won the Anni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 2003 state assembly election, securing 22,978 votes (44.50% vote share). The runner-up was Tej Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 15,385 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Ishwar Dass | 22978 | 44.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Tej Ram | 15385 | 29.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Khub Ram Anand | 8544 | 16.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Diwan Singh | 1881 | 3.60% | Himachal Vikash Congress |
| 5 | Roop Dass | 1041 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Balak Ram | 801 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Balak Ram Joshi | 642 | 1.20% | Samajwadi Party |
| 8 | Kehar Singh | 405 | 0.80% | Independent |
The Anni constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2003 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Ishwar Dass (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 22,978 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.