Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1993
Shiv Kumar Jhalani of Indian National Congress won the Ratlam City Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1993 state assembly election, securing 45,509 votes (53.60% vote share). The runner-up was Himmat Kothari (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 37,504 votes.
A total of 19 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 | Shiv Kumar Jhalani | 45509 | 53.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Himmat Kothari | 37504 | 44.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Vijay Alexzender | 270 | 0.30% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Ramesh Chander | 185 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Tejmal | 161 | 0.20% | Shiv Sena |
| 6 | Mushir Ahmad | 155 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Madan Mohan Vayas | 132 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Magilal | 122 | 0.10% | Doordarshi Party |
| 9 | Vahakhan | 119 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Kantilal | 115 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Santosh Kumar | 115 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Suresh Maghani | 90 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Kailaschander | 88 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 14 | Masinali | 72 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 15 | Surender Yogi | 57 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 16 | Naveen | 53 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 17 | Shashikant Mehta | 51 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 18 | Molani Abdul Latif | 45 | 0.10% | Indian Union Muslim League |
| 19 | Kamred Mo. Ismile | 35 | 0.00% | Independent |
The Ratlam City constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1993 Assembly election, 19 candidates contested for this seat. Shiv Kumar Jhalani (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 45,509 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.