Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1993
Sujan Singh Pathania of Indian National Congress won the Jawali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1993 state assembly election, securing 19,409 votes (49.50% vote share). The runner-up was Rajan Sushant (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 17,773 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Sujan Singh Pathania | 19409 | 49.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rajan Sushant | 17773 | 45.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Fouza Singh Sombal | 994 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Nanak Chand | 474 | 1.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Govind Singh Gulfria | 434 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Shiv Raj Kaundal | 99 | 0.30% | Janata Dal |
| 7 | Onkar Singh | 33 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Jawali constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1993 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Sujan Singh Pathania (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 19,409 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.