Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Parkash of Himachal Vikash Congress won the Balh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 20,594 votes (46.10% vote share). The runner-up was Damodar Dass (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 13,295 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Parkash | 20594 | 46.10% | Himachal Vikash Congress |
| 2 | Damodar Dass | 13295 | 29.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Gangbir | 7170 | 16.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Kanshi Ram | 1704 | 3.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Sukh Dev | 767 | 1.70% | Communist Party Of India |
| 6 | Chaman Rahi | 669 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Surender Kumar | 450 | 1.00% | Republican Janata Party |
The Balh constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Parkash (Himachal Vikash Congress) emerged as the winner securing 20,594 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.