Rajasthan · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Amra Ram of Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) won the Dhod Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Rajasthan in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 44,672 votes (43.20% vote share). The runner-up was Ramdeo Singh (Indian National Congress) with 41,832 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 | Amra Ram | 44672 | 43.20% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 2 | Ramdeo Singh | 41832 | 40.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Richhpal Singh Kaviya | 11118 | 10.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Jai Singh Sekhawat | 4667 | 4.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Pyare Lal | 641 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Mahendra Singh | 370 | 0.40% | Samajwadi Party |
The Dhod constituency is part of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Amra Ram (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) emerged as the winner securing 44,672 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.