Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2017
Narinder Bragta of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Jubbal-Kotkhai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 2017 state assembly election, securing 27,466 votes (50.60% vote share). The runner-up was Rohit Thakur (Indian National Congress) with 26,404 votes.
A total of 3 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 | Narinder Bragta | 27466 | 50.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Rohit Thakur | 26404 | 48.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Lokinder Jhouta | 370 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Jubbal-Kotkhai constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2017 Assembly election, 3 candidates contested for this seat. Narinder Bragta (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 27,466 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.