Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Tulsi Ram of Janta Party won the Balh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 8,157 votes (43.80% vote share). The runner-up was Piroo Ram (Indian National Congress) with 7,765 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Tulsi Ram | 8157 | 43.80% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Piroo Ram | 7765 | 41.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Nek Ram | 2531 | 13.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Gatu Ram | 111 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Anant Ram | 55 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Balh constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Tulsi Ram (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 8,157 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.