Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1993
Nek Ram of Indian National Congress won the Balh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1993 state assembly election, securing 19,050 votes (49.00% vote share). The runner-up was Damodar Dass (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 14,860 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Nek Ram | 19050 | 49.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Damodar Dass | 14860 | 38.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Narpat Ram Chauhan | 1651 | 4.30% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Chaman Lal | 1256 | 3.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Hira Singh | 1059 | 2.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Rajinder Mohan | 451 | 1.20% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 7 | Laxmi Datt | 158 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Tulsi Ram | 157 | 0.40% | Janata Dal |
| 9 | Dharam Pal | 125 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Parkash | 88 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Balh constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1993 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Nek Ram (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 19,050 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.