Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2018
Panchilal Meda of Indian National Congress won the Dharampuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 2018 state assembly election, securing 78,504 votes (51.90% vote share). The runner-up was Gopal Kannoj (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 64,532 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 | Panchilal Meda | 78504 | 51.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Gopal Kannoj | 64532 | 42.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Shriram Dawar | 2456 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Rupendra Singh Thakur (CHINTU BHAIYA) | 1917 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Punja Bundela | 1811 | 1.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Jamsingh Ninama | 539 | 0.40% | Bhartiya Tribal Party |
| 7 | Mukesh | 409 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Dr. Mohabbat Singh Waskel | 347 | 0.20% | Aam Aadmi Party |
| 9 | Ajay Singh Solanki | 347 | 0.20% | Sapaks Party |
| 10 | Jagdish Waskel (FOUJI) | 291 | 0.20% | Bahujan Sangharshh Dal |
The Dharampuri constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2018 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Panchilal Meda (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 78,504 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.