Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Jai Karan Saket of Bahujan Samaj Party won the Deotalab Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 20,583 votes (38.00% vote share). The runner-up was Chhote Lal (Janata Dal) with 19,428 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Jai Karan Saket | 20583 | 38.00% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 2 | Chhote Lal | 19428 | 35.90% | Janata Dal |
| 3 | Ram Khelawan Nirat | 11170 | 20.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Bhaiya Lal Charmakar | 1167 | 2.20% | Doordarshi Party |
| 5 | Ram Kripal | 797 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Bhagirathy | 335 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Muna Lal Saket | 305 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Ganesh | 216 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Sukh Lal | 172 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Deotalab constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Jai Karan Saket (Bahujan Samaj Party) emerged as the winner securing 20,583 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.