Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Jewier Meda of Indian National Congress won the Jhabua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 48,418 votes (52.00% vote share). The runner-up was Pavesingh Kalsingh Pargi (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 29,667 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Jewier Meda | 48418 | 52.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Pavesingh Kalsingh Pargi | 29667 | 31.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Setu Singh Bhabor | 4205 | 4.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Bhanu Singh Balu Bhuriya | 2633 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Nandkishore Solanki | 2474 | 2.70% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 6 | Ramesh Titaria | 1371 | 1.50% | Samajwadi Party |
| 7 | Lala Gundiya | 1295 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Dimu Bilwal | 738 | 0.80% | Bharatiya Jan Shakti |
| 9 | Lata Edwin Aldons | 648 | 0.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 10 | Raman Lal Ratna | 622 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 11 | Kishansingh | 536 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 12 | Ratan Damor | 531 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Jhabua constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Jewier Meda (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 48,418 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.