Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Phool Singh Uike of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Bargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 31,980 votes (41.20% vote share). The runner-up was Nanhe Lal Dhurve (Indian National Congress) with 30,478 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Phool Singh Uike | 31980 | 41.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Nanhe Lal Dhurve | 30478 | 39.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Mangilal | 8941 | 11.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Govind Prasad Maravi | 4373 | 5.60% | Janata Dal |
| 5 | Tirath Kunjam | 1710 | 2.20% | Gondvana Gantantra Party |
| 6 | Shakuntala | 95 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Bargi constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Phool Singh Uike (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 31,980 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.