Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Kaul Sing of Indian National Congress won the Darang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 23,616 votes (52.70% vote share). The runner-up was Jawahar Lal (Himachal Vikash Congress) with 10,598 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Kaul Sing | 23616 | 52.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Jawahar Lal | 10598 | 23.60% | Himachal Vikash Congress |
| 3 | Romesh Chand | 9087 | 20.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Dina Nath | 872 | 1.90% | Republican Janata Party |
| 5 | Har Dev | 458 | 1.00% | Communist Party Of India |
| 6 | Kanshi Ram | 222 | 0.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Darang constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Kaul Sing (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 23,616 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.