Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2022
Vinod Sultanpuri of Indian National Congress won the Kasauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 2022 state assembly election, securing 28,200 votes (52.10% vote share). The runner-up was Rajiv Saizal (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 21,432 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 | Vinod Sultanpuri | 28200 | 52.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rajiv Saizal | 21432 | 39.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Harmel Singh | 1809 | 3.30% | Aam Aadmi Party |
| 4 | Rajeev Kumar Kaundel | 1677 | 3.10% | Rashtriya Devbhumi Party |
| 5 | Om Prakash | 331 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Rajinder | 211 | 0.40% | Himachal Jan Kranti Party |
| 7 | Ram Rattan | 117 | 0.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Kasauli constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2022 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Vinod Sultanpuri (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 28,200 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.