Himachal Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2003
Major Vijay Singh Mankotia of Indian National Congress won the Shahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 2003 state assembly election, securing 24,572 votes (50.40% vote share). The runner-up was Sarveen Chaudhary (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 20,276 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 | Major Vijay Singh Mankotia | 24572 | 50.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Sarveen Chaudhary | 20276 | 41.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Kamal Kishore | 2837 | 5.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Ram Swaroop | 636 | 1.30% | Samajwadi Party |
| 5 | Sunil Dutt | 407 | 0.80% | Himachal Vikash Congress |
The Shahpur constituency is part of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2003 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Major Vijay Singh Mankotia (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 24,572 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.