Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Ramesh Chand of Independent won the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 11,517 votes (32.70% vote share). The runner-up was Kewal Singh (Indian National Congress) with 10,456 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 | Ramesh Chand | 11517 | 32.70% | Independent |
| 2 | Kewal Singh | 10456 | 29.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Kashmir Singh Rana | 10348 | 29.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Veena Devi | 2362 | 6.70% | Himachal Vikash Congress |
| 5 | Lal Chand | 513 | 1.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Jawalamukhi constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Ramesh Chand (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 11,517 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.