Rajasthan · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2003
Devi Singh Bhati of Rajasthan Samajik Nyaya Manch won the Kolayat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Rajasthan in the 2003 state assembly election, securing 67,197 votes (37.60% vote share). The runner-up was Rughnath Singh Bhati (Indian National Congress) with 56,491 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 | Devi Singh Bhati | 67197 | 37.60% | Rajasthan Samajik Nyaya Manch |
| 2 | Rughnath Singh Bhati | 56491 | 31.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Gopal Gehlot | 47410 | 26.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Ravi Das Meghwal | 4278 | 2.40% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
| 5 | Mool Chand | 2106 | 1.20% | Rashtriya Lok Dal |
| 6 | Dharmpal Bishnoi | 1399 | 0.80% | Nationalist Congress Party |
The Kolayat constituency is part of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2003 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Devi Singh Bhati (Rajasthan Samajik Nyaya Manch) emerged as the winner securing 67,197 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.