Punjab · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Balbir Singh Sidhu of Indian National Congress won the S.A.S. Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Punjab in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 64,005 votes (51.30% vote share). The runner-up was Balwant Singh Ramoowalia (Shiromani Akali Dal) with 47,249 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Balbir Singh Sidhu | 64005 | 51.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Balwant Singh Ramoowalia | 47249 | 37.90% | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| 3 | Bir Devinder Singh Sarao | 9069 | 7.30% | People's Party Of Punjab |
| 4 | Manav Mehra | 2614 | 2.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Joginder Singh Jogi | 702 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Gurprakash Singh Virk Lt.Col. (RETD) | 334 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Jasmer Singh | 220 | 0.20% | Shiromani Akali Dal (SIMRANJIT SINGH MANN) |
| 8 | Achal Singla | 183 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Karamjit Singh | 162 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Paramjit Kaur | 140 | 0.10% | Akhil Rashtrawadi Party |
The S.A.S. Nagar constituency is part of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Balbir Singh Sidhu (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 64,005 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.