Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2022
Sudhir Sharma of Indian National Congress won the Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 2022 state assembly election, securing 27,323 votes (45.50% vote share). The runner-up was Rakesh Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 24,038 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 | Sudhir Sharma | 27323 | 45.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rakesh Kumar | 24038 | 40.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Vipan Kumar Nehria | 7416 | 12.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Kulwant Singh Rana | 527 | 0.90% | Aam Aadmi Party |
| 5 | Subhash Chand Shukla | 170 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Abhay Kumar Ashok | 98 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Dharamshala constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2022 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Sudhir Sharma (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 27,323 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.