Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1993
Kantilal Bhuriya of Indian National Congress won the Thandla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1993 state assembly election, securing 34,178 votes (55.30% vote share). The runner-up was Dilip Katara (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 16,512 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Kantilal Bhuriya | 34178 | 55.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Dilip Katara | 16512 | 26.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Mannaji | 8704 | 14.10% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Kishore | 997 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Bahadur Singh | 776 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Benditic Kamalia | 516 | 0.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Harish Mavi | 124 | 0.20% | Doordarshi Party |
The Thandla constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1993 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Kantilal Bhuriya (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 34,178 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.