Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1993
Dharam Pal of Indian National Congress won the Arki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1993 state assembly election, securing 17,077 votes (59.20% vote share). The runner-up was Nagin Chander Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 11,350 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Dharam Pal | 17077 | 59.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Nagin Chander Pal | 11350 | 39.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Devender Sharma | 170 | 0.60% | Doordarshi Party |
| 4 | Babu Ram Verma | 125 | 0.40% | Janata Dal |
| 5 | Kashav Ram | 89 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Lekh Ram | 31 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Arki constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1993 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Dharam Pal (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 17,077 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.