Punjab · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2007
Amarjit Singh Samra of Indian National Congress won the Nakodar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Punjab in the 2007 state assembly election, securing 44,255 votes (45.10% vote share). The runner-up was Kuldip Singh Wadala (Shiromani Akali Dal) with 41,037 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Amarjit Singh Samra | 44255 | 45.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kuldip Singh Wadala | 41037 | 41.90% | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| 3 | M.P. Singh Goraya | 10296 | 10.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Gurdial Singh | 1026 | 1.10% | Communist Party Of India |
| 5 | Raman Kumar | 962 | 1.00% | Shiv Sena |
| 6 | Joginder Singh Sianiwal | 473 | 0.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party (AMBEDKAR) |
The Nakodar constituency is part of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2007 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Amarjit Singh Samra (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 44,255 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.