Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1982
Thakur Singh of Indian National Congress won the Bharmour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1982 state assembly election, securing 7,285 votes (39.90% vote share). The runner-up was Ram Charan (Independent) with 5,474 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 | Thakur Singh | 7285 | 39.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ram Charan | 5474 | 30.00% | Independent |
| 3 | Bansi Dhar | 2749 | 15.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Tulsi Ram | 2600 | 14.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Bhaim Sain | 142 | 0.80% | Lok Dal |
The Bharmour constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1982 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Thakur Singh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 7,285 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.