Punjab · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1992
Dhanwant Singh of Indian National Congress won the Dhuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Punjab in the 1992 state assembly election, securing 4,164 votes (35.20% vote share). The runner-up was Bhan Singh Bhora (Communist Party Of India) with 2,640 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Dhanwant Singh | 4164 | 35.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Bhan Singh Bhora | 2640 | 22.30% | Communist Party Of India |
| 3 | Amar Nath | 1941 | 16.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Surinder Singh | 1691 | 14.30% | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| 5 | Amanjit Singh | 796 | 6.70% | Janata Dal |
| 6 | Bachan Singh Dhadhogal | 419 | 3.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Prem Kumar | 134 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Gurchetan Singh | 42 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Dhuri constituency is part of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1992 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Dhanwant Singh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 4,164 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.