Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Hira Singh Pal of Indian National Congress won the Arki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 13,554 votes (62.70% vote share). The runner-up was Nagin Chander Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 7,142 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Hira Singh Pal | 13554 | 62.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Nagin Chander Pal | 7142 | 33.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Harish Chander | 862 | 4.00% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Dharam Pal | 68 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Arki constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Hira Singh Pal (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 13,554 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.