Upcoming Elections in 2018
Karnataka assembly elections, Rajasthan assembly elections and Madhya Pradesh assembly elections are scheduled during this year.
Elections Results 2018
Karnataka Election Results 2018
Rajasthan Election Results 2018
Madhya Pradesh Election Results 2018
India is the largest democracy in the world with a population of around 1.3 billion people. India is most populous country after China and seventh in term of land area. Various elections are held in India every 5 years like parliamentary elections, Presidential elections, assembly elections, civic body elections, Union elections, local body elections, etc. Elections are held to elect people on many important designation, on the basis of people's verdict.
Parliamentary Elections in India
Most important elections are parliamentary elections, which are held every 5 years. Total 543 parliamentary constituencies are present in India and at least 50% are required to form the government. Minimum 272 seats are required by a party or alliance to form the central government in India. In last Lok Sabha elections, which were held in 2014, BJP won the elections with the majority. INC and BJP have been the main political party, which have been competing to form central government by winning these elections. Before 2014 elections, INC ruled for two consecutive term in the county. Prime Minister of India is also chosen by the winning party.
Assembly elections in India
State assembly elections also held every 5 years and known as Vidhan Sabha Chunav in Hindi. India has 29 States 7 Union territories. At least 50% of seats are required to win by a party or alliance to form the Government in state or union territory.
Elections in 2017
Gujarat Elections 2017
| Party in Gujarat | Seats Lead/won |
|---|---|
| BJP | 99 |
| INC | 77 |
| Others | 6 |
Tenure of 7 states are expiring in 2017 and elections for 5 states are scheduled in the beginning of 2017. Elections will be held in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur.
Uttar Pradesh Elections 2017
| Quick Facts - Uttar Pradesh | |
|---|---|
| Assembly Seats | 403 |
| Seats Required to form Government | 202 |
| Ruling Party | Samajwadi Party (SP) |
| Chief Minister | Akhilesh Yadav |
Punjab Elections 2017
| Quick Facts - Punjab | |
|---|---|
| Assembly Seats | 117 |
| Seats Required to form Government | 59 |
| Ruling Party | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Chief Minister | Parkash Singh Badal |
Uttarakhand Elections 2017
| Quick Facts - Uttarakhand | |
|---|---|
| Assembly Seats | 70 |
| Seats Required to form Government | 36 |
| Ruling Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Chief Minister | Harish Rawat |
Goa Elections 2017
| Quick Facts - Goa | |
|---|---|
| Assembly Seats | 40 |
| Seats Required to form Government | 21 |
| Ruling Party | Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Chief Minister | Laxmikant Parsekar |
Manipur Elections 2017
| Quick Facts - Manipur | |
|---|---|
| Assembly Seats | 60 |
| Seats Required to form Government | 31 |
| Ruling Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Chief Minister | Okram Ibobi Singh |