Rajasthan · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Shyama Kumari of Janta Party won the Kapasan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Rajasthan in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 24,810 votes (63.30% vote share). The runner-up was Mohan Lal (Indian National Congress) with 11,116 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 | Shyama Kumari | 24810 | 63.30% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Mohan Lal | 11116 | 28.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Ganesh Lal | 948 | 2.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Udai Ram | 802 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Mangi Lal | 794 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Shyam Singh | 719 | 1.80% | Independent |
The Kapasan constituency is part of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Shyama Kumari (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 24,810 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.