Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Ramlal Malviya of Indian National Congress won the Ghatiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 45,349 votes (41.40% vote share). The runner-up was Dr. Prabhulal Jatwa (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 43,238 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 | Ramlal Malviya | 45349 | 41.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Dr. Prabhulal Jatwa | 43238 | 39.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Mahesh Parmar | 8163 | 7.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Bahadursingh Bagri | 4533 | 4.10% | Bharatiya Jan Shakti |
| 5 | Sitaram Rarotiya Advocate | 2328 | 2.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Shobharam Parmar | 2252 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Mangilal Parmar | 1493 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Babru Alias Balusingh Jogchand | 1197 | 1.10% | Samajwadi Party |
| 9 | Anokhilal Malviya | 900 | 0.80% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
The Ghatiya constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Ramlal Malviya (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 45,349 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.