Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Dr. Prabhuram Choudhry of Indian National Congress won the Sanchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 51,887 votes (44.80% vote share). The runner-up was Dr. Gouri Sankar Shejwar (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 42,690 votes.
A total of 14 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 | Dr. Prabhuram Choudhry | 51887 | 44.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Dr. Gouri Sankar Shejwar | 42690 | 36.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Sukhdayal Ahirwar | 11633 | 10.00% | Bharatiya Jan Shakti |
| 4 | Shardabai | 2115 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Chhotelal Samarwar | 1212 | 1.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Babulal Pahelwan | 1144 | 1.00% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
| 7 | Chhannulal | 797 | 0.70% | Samajwadi Party |
| 8 | Bheekam Singh | 743 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 9 | Pateeram Ahirwar | 721 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Mahesh Kumar Mehra | 699 | 0.60% | Gondwana Mukti Sena |
| 11 | Gyan Chand Ahirwar | 693 | 0.60% | Peoples Republican Party |
| 12 | Chhaganlal Rajak | 596 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 13 | Tularam | 472 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 14 | Bharat | 415 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Sanchi constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Dr. Prabhuram Choudhry (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 51,887 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.