Rajasthan · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Ramlal Meghwal of Indian National Congress won the Jalore Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Rajasthan in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 52,741 votes (51.90% vote share). The runner-up was Jogeshwar Garg (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 36,476 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Ramlal Meghwal | 52741 | 51.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Jogeshwar Garg | 36476 | 35.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Ambalal | 3989 | 3.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Mangilal Meghwal | 3119 | 3.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Bansi Lal Khorwal | 1843 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Gopa Ram | 1818 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 7 | Deepak Urf Deepa Ram | 1561 | 1.50% | Independent |
The Jalore constituency is part of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Ramlal Meghwal (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 52,741 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.