Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Manoharlal Hazarilal of Janta Party won the Timarni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 16,851 votes (53.10% vote share). The runner-up was Raviprasad Ghanshyam (Indian National Congress) with 13,991 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Manoharlal Hazarilal | 16851 | 53.10% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Raviprasad Ghanshyam | 13991 | 44.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Kunjeelal Sewak Dalchand | 689 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Ramsingh Nathu Ram | 226 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Timarni constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Manoharlal Hazarilal (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 16,851 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.