Punjab · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Harnam Dass Johar of Indian National Congress won the Ludhiana West Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Punjab in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 23,809 votes (46.20% vote share). The runner-up was Rakesh Kumar Chopra (Shiromani Akali Dal) with 17,855 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Harnam Dass Johar | 23809 | 46.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rakesh Kumar Chopra | 17855 | 34.60% | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| 3 | Inderjit | 4568 | 8.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Inderjit Singh | 3763 | 7.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Raj Kumar | 790 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Kirpal Singh | 265 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Sushil Kumar Dhanda | 121 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Paramjit Singh | 94 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Sardar Singh | 92 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Pushap Kamal | 81 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Tarlochan Singh | 74 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Surinderpal Singh Bindra | 51 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Ludhiana West constituency is part of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Harnam Dass Johar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 23,809 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.