Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Narayan Singh Patta of Indian National Congress won the Bichhiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 47,286 votes (34.00% vote share). The runner-up was Pandit Singh Dhurwey (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 42,116 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Narayan Singh Patta | 47286 | 34.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Pandit Singh Dhurwey | 42116 | 30.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Kamal Singh Maravi | 26612 | 19.10% | Gondvana Gantantra Party |
| 4 | Sumaru Lal Uikey | 6413 | 4.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Ajay | 3881 | 2.80% | Samajwadi Party |
| 6 | Beniram Kushram | 2746 | 2.00% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Phool Singh Dhurwey | 2441 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 8 | Matu Singh Maravi | 2419 | 1.70% | Gondwana Mukti Sena |
| 9 | Shevkali | 2237 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Diwaru Singh Markam | 1608 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Tularam Pandro | 1346 | 1.00% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
The Bichhiya constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Narayan Singh Patta (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 47,286 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.