Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Subhash Kumar Sojatiya of Indian National Congress won the Garoth Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 61,059 votes (59.50% vote share). The runner-up was Radheshyam Mandliya (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 39,773 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 | Subhash Kumar Sojatiya | 61059 | 59.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Radheshyam Mandliya | 39773 | 38.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Radheshyam Madariya | 822 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Vijay Kumar Patidar | 431 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Guman Singh Parihar | 264 | 0.30% | Shiv Sena |
| 6 | Rughnath Gulabji Alawa | 222 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Garoth constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Subhash Kumar Sojatiya (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 61,059 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.