Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Devilal Raikwal Bulchand of Janta Party won the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 28,481 votes (59.90% vote share). The runner-up was Khumbanchand Golia Gokul Prasad (Indian National Congress) with 17,923 votes.
A total of 3 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 | Devilal Raikwal Bulchand | 28481 | 59.90% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Khumbanchand Golia Gokul Prasad | 17923 | 37.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Pyarelal Thavarjee | 1136 | 2.40% | Independent |
The Sonkatch constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 3 candidates contested for this seat. Devilal Raikwal Bulchand (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 28,481 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.