Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2003
Damodar Dass of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Balh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 2003 state assembly election, securing 18,392 votes (32.80% vote share). The runner-up was Prakash Chaudhary (Himachal Vikash Congress) with 18,204 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Damodar Dass | 18392 | 32.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Prakash Chaudhary | 18204 | 32.50% | Himachal Vikash Congress |
| 3 | Mahant Ram | 9143 | 16.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Kashmir Singh | 6724 | 12.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Lal Singh | 1827 | 3.30% | Loktantrik Morcha Himachal Pradesh |
| 6 | Prashotam Ram | 836 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Padam Singh | 477 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 8 | Chaman Lal | 451 | 0.80% | Independent |
The Balh constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2003 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Damodar Dass (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 18,392 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.