Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Bhuriya Veersingh of Indian National Congress won the Thandla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 45,734 votes (43.50% vote share). The runner-up was Kalsingh Fulji Bhabhar (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 37,632 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 | Bhuriya Veersingh | 45734 | 43.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kalsingh Fulji Bhabhar | 37632 | 35.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Ramsu Parge | 8651 | 8.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Katara Nanji Bhai | 3015 | 2.90% | Samajwadi Party |
| 5 | Ramchandra Madiyaji Damore | 2577 | 2.50% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 6 | Bhupendra Bhero Singh Munia | 1806 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Suresh Ransingh Damor | 1639 | 1.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 8 | Bhadur Singh | 1036 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 9 | Deelip Singh Maida | 731 | 0.70% | Bharatiya Jan Shakti |
| 10 | Kalsingh | 609 | 0.60% | Samata Party |
| 11 | Bachu Singh Damor | 526 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 12 | Prakash Sonof Hariya Ganawa Ad. | 433 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 13 | Uday Singh Massar | 403 | 0.40% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 14 | Kana Maida | 360 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Thandla constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Bhuriya Veersingh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 45,734 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.