Punjab · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Jeetmohinder Singh Sidhu of Indian National Congress won the Talwandi Sabo Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Punjab in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 53,730 votes (46.90% vote share). The runner-up was Amarjit Singh Sidhu (Shiromani Akali Dal) with 45,206 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Jeetmohinder Singh Sidhu | 53730 | 46.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Amarjit Singh Sidhu | 45206 | 39.40% | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| 3 | Sukhdev Singh | 8904 | 7.80% | People's Party Of Punjab |
| 4 | Nikka Singh | 4090 | 3.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Yadvinder Singh | 922 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Harpal Singh | 555 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Ajaib Singh | 453 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Lal Chand | 419 | 0.40% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
| 9 | Amarjit Singh Sidhu | 280 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Talwandi Sabo constituency is part of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Jeetmohinder Singh Sidhu (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 53,730 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.