Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2003
Harnam Bhaiya of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Banda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 2003 state assembly election, securing 57,613 votes (46.70% vote share). The runner-up was Swadesh Jain (Indian National Congress) with 46,184 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Harnam Bhaiya | 57613 | 46.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Swadesh Jain | 46184 | 37.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Mahendra Bhaiya (Bhusa-Wale) | 6291 | 5.10% | Samajwadi Party |
| 4 | Ahir Ramakant | 5669 | 4.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Rewa Ahirwar | 2484 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Ramesh Balmiki | 1605 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Geeta Marskole | 1185 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Chhote Lal Ahirwar | 1096 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 9 | Gandhu Ahirwar | 696 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Gopi Sahu Sanjale Bhaiya | 530 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Banda constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2003 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Harnam Bhaiya (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 57,613 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.