Rajasthan · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Kamala of Indian National Congress won the Sapotra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Rajasthan in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 21,196 votes (27.50% vote share). The runner-up was Rishikesh (Independent) with 13,367 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Kamala | 21196 | 27.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rishikesh | 13367 | 17.40% | Independent |
| 3 | Rangji | 11742 | 15.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Ramesh Meena | 7504 | 9.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Ramlakhan | 6623 | 8.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Ram Kumar Meena | 4795 | 6.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Tej Ram | 4177 | 5.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Kedar Lal Meena | 3159 | 4.10% | Independent |
| 9 | Mangya Meena | 2954 | 3.80% | Independent |
| 10 | Pukh Raj | 1265 | 1.60% | Janata Dal |
| 11 | Ghanshyam | 177 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Shree Ganesh Meena | 64 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Sapotra constituency is part of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Kamala (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 21,196 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.