Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2013
Ahirwar Dinesh Kumar of Indian National Congress won the Jatara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 2013 state assembly election, securing 51,149 votes (40.50% vote share). The runner-up was Harishankar Khatik (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 50,916 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 | Ahirwar Dinesh Kumar | 51149 | 40.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Harishankar Khatik | 50916 | 40.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Santosh | 15516 | 12.30% | Mahan Dal |
| 4 | Anil Ravi | 3310 | 2.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Ahirwar Dinesh | 1289 | 1.00% | Akhil Bhartiya Gondwana Party |
| 6 | Kewra Devi Khangar | 1130 | 0.90% | Samajwadi Party |
| 7 | Suresh | 938 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 8 | Satish Ahirwar | 934 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 9 | Duli Chandra Ahirwar | 654 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 10 | Bhagchandra Ahirwar | 611 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Jatara constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2013 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Ahirwar Dinesh Kumar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 51,149 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.