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STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTIONS, 1998 TO THE 12th

VOLUME II

(CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY)

ELECTION COMMISSION OF NEW Election Commission of India – General Elections, 1998 ()

STATISCAL REPORT – VOLUME II

(National and State Abstracts & Detailed Results)

CONTENTS

SUBJECT Page No.

Part – I

1. List of Participating Political Parties 1 - 5 2. Number and Types of Constituencies 6 - 548 Election Commission of India-General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) LIST OF PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES

PARTYTYPE ABBREVIATION PARTY

NATIONAL PARTIES 1 . BJP BHARATIYA 2 . BSP 3 . CPI 4 . CPM COMMUNIST PARTY OF INDIA (MARXIST) 5 . INC INDIAN NATIONAL 6 . JD 7 . SAP SAMATA PARTY

STATE PARTIES 8 . AC 9 . ADMK ALL INDIA ANNA DRAVIDA MUNNETRA KAZHAGAM 10 . AGP 11 . AIIC(S) ALL INDIA INDIRA CONGRESS (SECULAR) 12 . ASDC AUTONOMOUS STATE DEMAND COMMITTEE 13 . DMK DRAVIDA MUNNETRA KAZHAGAM 14 . FBL 15 . HPDP HILL STATE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY 16 . HVP VIKAS PARTY 17 . JKN JAMMU & KASHMIR NATIONAL CONFERENCE 18 . JMM MUKTI MORCHA 19 . JP JANATA PARTY 20 . KEC CONGRESS 21 . KEC(M) (M) 22 . MAG MAHARASHTRAWADI GOMANTAK 23 . MNF MIZO 24 . MPP PEOPLE'S PARTY 25 . MUL MUSLIM LEAGUE KERALA STATE COMMITTEE 26 . NTRTDP(LP) NTR (LAKSHMI PARVATHI) 27 . PMK 28 . RPI REPUBLICAN PARTY OF INDIA 29 . RSP REVOLUTIONARY SOCIALIST PARTY 30 . SAD 31 . SDF DEMOCRATIC FRONT 32 . SHS SHIVSENA 33 . SP 34 . TDP TELUGU DESAM PARTY 35 . TMC(M) (MOOPANAR) 36 . UDP UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY 37 . UGDP UNITED GOANS DEMOCRATIC PARTY

(rptListPoliticalParties - Page 1 of 5) 1 GENERAL ELECTIONS - INDIA, 1998 LIST OF PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES

PARTYTYPE ABBREVIATION PARTY

REGISTERED(Unrecognised ) PARTIES 38 . ABAS AKHIL BHARATIYA ASHOK SENA 39 . ABBNS AKHIL BHARATIYA BHRASTACHAR NIRMOOLAN SENA 40 . ABBP AKHIL BHARATIYA BEROZGAAR PARTY 41 . ABGLP AKHIL BHARATIYA GENERAL LABOUR PARTY 42 . ABGMKP AKHIL BHARATIYA GARIB MAZDOOR KISAN PARTY 43 . ABHM AKHIL BHARAT 44 . ABHS AKHIL BHARATIYA SENA 45 . ABJC AKHIL BHARATIYA JANATA CONGRESS 46 . ABJS AKHIL BHARATIYA JAN SANGH 47 . ABLTP AKHIL BHARATIYA LOKTANTRA PARTY 48 . ABMSD AKHIL BARTIYA MANAV SEVA DAL 49 . ABP AMBEDKARBADI PARTY 50 . ABRAHP AKHIL BHARATIYA RASHTRIYA AZAD HIND PARTY 51 . ABRC(D) AKHIL BHARATIYA RAJIVWADI CONGRESS (DUBEY) 52 . ABRRP(P) AKHIL BHARATIYA RAM RAJYA PARISHAD (PREM BALLABH VY 53 . ABRSSD AKHIL BHARATIYA REVOLUTIONARY SHOSHIT SAMAJ DAL 54 . ABSR AKHIL BHARATIYA SHIVSENA RASHTRAWADI 55 . AD 56 . AGRJP AGRAJAN PARTY 57 . AIGC ALL INDIA GAREEB CONGRESS 58 . AIMF ALL INDIA MINORITIES FRONT 59 . AIMIM ALL INDIA MAJLIS-E-ITTEHADUL MUSLIMEEN 60 . AIMLF ALL INDIA MUSLIM FORUM 61 . AIRJP ALL INDIA RASHTRIYA JANATA PARTY 62 . AIRKC ALL INDIA RAJIV KRANTIKARI CONGRESS 63 . AJBP AJEYA BHARAT PARTY 64 . ALD ADARASH LOK DAL 65 . AMB AMRA BANGALEE 66 . ANP ANDHRA NADU PARTY 67 . BAJP BHARATIYA ASHT JAN PARTY 68 . BCVD BHRISHTACHAR VIRODHI DAL 69 . BJC JANA CONGRESS 70 . BJD BIJU JANATA DAL 71 . BJJP BHARATIYA JAN JAGRUTI PARTY 72 . BJS BHARTIYA JAN SABHA 73 . BJTP BHARATIYA JANTANTRIK PARISHAD 74 . BKD BAHUJAN KRANTI DAL 75 . BKD(J) BAHUJAN KRANTI DAL (JAI) 76 . BKKGP BHARATIYA KISAN KAMGAR PARTY 77 . BKKP BHARATIYA KRANTIKARI KAMMAND PARTY 78 . BLLP BHARTI LOK LEHAR PARTY 79 . BMF BHARATIYA MOMIN FRONT

(rptListPoliticalParties - Page 2 of 5) 2 GENERAL ELECTIONS - INDIA, 1998 LIST OF PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES

PARTYTYPE ABBREVIATION PARTY

REGISTERED(Unrecognised ) PARTIES 80 . BMSM BHARATIYA MINORITIES SURAKSHA MAHASANGH 81 . BPM BHARATIYA PARIVARTAN MORCHA 82 . BRC BHARATIYA RAJIV CONGRESS 83 . BRVP BHARATIYA VIKASH PARTY 84 . BSP(A) BAHUJAN SAMAJ PARTY (AMBEDKAR) 85 . BVP BAHUJAN VIKAS PARTY 86 . CMM MUKTI MORCHA 87 . CPI(ML)(L) COMMUNIST PARTY OF INDIA (MARXIST-LENNINIST)(LIBERATI 88 . EKD(UP) EKTA KRANTI DAL U.P. 89 . FB(S) FORWARD BLOC (SOCIALIST) 90 . GGP GONDVANA GANTANTRA PARTY 91 . GIP GOLDEN INDIA PARTY 92 . GNC GARO NATIONAL COUNCIL 93 . GSP GAREEBJAN SAMAJ PARTY 94 . HIP HINDUSTAN INQUALAB PARTY 95 . HJP HINDUSTAN JANTA PARTY 96 . HKMP HIND KISAN MAZDOOR PARTY 97 . HLD(R) HARYANA LOK DAL (RASTRIYA) 98 . HM HIND MORCHA 99 . HVC HIMACHAL VIKASH CONGRESS 100 . IBSP INDIAN BAHUJAN SMAJWADI PARTY 101 . ICS INDIAN CONGRESS (SOCIALIST) 102 . INL INDIAN NATIONAL LEAGUE 103 . IRF INDIAN REPUBLICAN FRONT 104 . IUML INDIAN UNION MUSLIM LEAGUE 105 . JKAL JAMMU AND KASHMIR AWAMI LEAGUE 106 . JKP 107 . JKP(N) JHARKHAND PARTY (NAREN) 108 . JKPP JHARKHAND PEOPLE'S PARTY 109 . JMM(M) (MARDI) 110 . JSMP JAN SAMANTA PARTY 111 . JTP JAI TELENGANA PARTY 112 . KCVP KANNADA CHALEVALI VATAL PAKSHA 113 . KMM KRANTIKARI MANUWADI MORCHA 114 . KRD KRANTI DAL 115 . KRRS RAJYA RYOTA SANGHA 116 . KTVP KARNATAKA VIKASH PARTY 117 . KVP KISAN VIKAS PARTY 118 . LS 119 . LSWP LOKTANTRIK SAMAJWADI PARTY 120 . MADMK M.G.R.ANNA D.M.KAZHAGAM 121 . MCO MARXIST CO-ORDINATION

(rptListPoliticalParties - Page 3 of 5) 3 GENERAL ELECTIONS - INDIA, 1998 LIST OF PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES

PARTYTYPE ABBREVIATION PARTY

REGISTERED(Unrecognised ) PARTIES 122 . MCPI(S) MARXIST COMMUNIST PARTY OF INDIA (S.S.SRIVASTAVA) 123 . MDMK MARUMALARCHI DRAVIDA MUNNETRA KAZHAGAM 124 . MP MANAVA PARTY 125 . MRC RASHTRAVADI CONGRESS 126 . MSCP MANIPUR STATE CONGRESS PARTY 127 . MSP MANAV SAMAJ PARTY 128 . NLP NATIONAL LOKTANTRIK PARTY 129 . NPAP NATIONAL PANTHERS PARTY 130 . NPP NATIONAL PEOPLE'S PARTY 131 . NRP NATIONAL REPUBLICAN PARTY 132 . OCG ORISSA CONGRESS 133 . PDP PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY 134 . PMSP PRAGTISHEEL MANAV SAMAJ PARTY 135 . PPVP PUNJAB PRADESH VIKASH PARTY 136 . PRISM PRISM 137 . PSP PRAGATISHEEL PARTY 138 . PSSS PROUTIST SARVA SAMAJ SAMITI 139 . PT 140 . PTCA PLAINS TRIBALS COUNCIL OF 141 . PWPI PEASANTS AND WORKERS PARTY OF INDIA 142 . RAM RASHTRIYA AIKTA MANCH 143 . RAS RASHTRIYA ALI SENA 144 . RCPI(R) REVOLUTIONARY COMMUNIST PARTY OF INDIA (RASIK BHATT 145 . RJC RASHTRIYA JANTA CONGRESS 146 . RJD 147 . RJDP RASHTRIYA JANANDHOLAN PAKSHA 148 . RJVP VIKASH PARTY 149 . RMEP RASHTRIYA MAZDOOR EKTA PARTY 150 . RMMP RASHTRIYA MUSLIM MUJHAHID PARTY 151 . RPI(KH) REPUBLICAN PARTY OF INDIA (KHOBRAGADE) 152 . RPP RASTREEYA PRAJA PARISHAT 153 . RPPI REPUBLICAN PRESIDIUM PARTY OF INDIA 154 . RRCD RASHTRIYA RAJDHANI CONGRESS DELHI 155 . RUD RASHTRIYA UNNATISHEEL DAL 156 . SAD(M) SHIROMANI AKALI DAL (SIMRANJIT SINGH MANN) 157 . SDP(MP) SARVADHARAM PARTY () 158 . SHSP SHOSHIT SAMAJ PARTY 159 . SJP(R) SAMAJWADI JANATA PARTY (RASHTRIYA) 160 . SLP(L) SOCIALIST PARTY (LOHIA) 161 . SSD SHOSHIT SAMAJ DAL 162 . SSJP SANATAN SAMAJ PARTY 163 . SVSP SAVARN SAMAJ PARTY

(rptListPoliticalParties - Page 4 of 5) 4 GENERAL ELECTIONS - INDIA, 1998 LIST OF PARTICIPATING POLITICAL PARTIES

PARTYTYPE ABBREVIATION PARTY

REGISTERED(Unrecognised ) PARTIES 164 . SWJP SAMAJWADI JAN PARISHAD 165 . TGPP PRAJA PARTY 166 . THPI THE HUMANIST PARTY OF INDIA 167 . TLJ TAMILAGA JANATA 168 . TRMRPPI THE RELIGION OF MAN REVOLVING POLITICAL PARTY OF INDI 169 . UCP UNITED CITIZENS PARTY 170 . UCPI UNITED COMMUNIST PARTY OF INDIA 171 . UKKD 172 . UMFA UNITED MINORITIES FRONT, ASSAM 173 . UPRP REPUBLICAN PARTY 174 . URMCA UNITED RESERVATION MOVEMENT COUNCIL OF ASSAM 175 . UTNLF UNITED TRIBAL NATIONALISTS LIBERATION FRONT 176 . WBTC TRINAMOOL CONGRESS

INDEPENDENTS 177 . IND INDEPENDENT

(rptListPoliticalParties - Page 5 of 5) 5 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Srikakulam NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 471913 507093 979006 2. SERVICE 447 170 617 3. TOTAL 472360 507263 979623

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 335868 337079 672947 2. POSTAL 224 28 252 3. TOTAL 336092 337107 673199

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 673199 68.72% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 664353 3. REJECTED 8846 1.31% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 18

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1222 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 802

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP KINJARAPU YERRANNAIDU 286582

Runner up : NTRTDP(LP) APPAYYA DORA HANUMANTHU 200217

MARGIN : 86365 13.00% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 1 of 543) 6 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Parvathipuram (ST) NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 1 2 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 439530 472091 911621 2. SERVICE 84 41 125 3. TOTAL 439614 472132 911746

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 311066 293815 604881 2. POSTAL 78 16 94 3. TOTAL 311144 293831 604975

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 604975 66.35% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 593286 3. REJECTED 11689 1.93% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 23

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1165 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 783

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP VIJAYA RAMARAJU SETRUCHARLA 299904

Runner up : INC PRADEEP KUMAR DEV VYRICHERLA 276627

MARGIN : 23277 3.92% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 2 of 543) 7 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Bobbili NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 3 10 2. REJECTED 2 2 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 459444 480396 939840 2. SERVICE 148 51 199 3. TOTAL 459592 480447 940039

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 350018 342901 692919 2. POSTAL 344 5 349 3. TOTAL 350362 342906 693268

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 693268 73.75% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 681194 3. REJECTED 12074 1.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1218 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 772

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP KONDAPALLI PYDITHALLI NAIDU 298961

Runner up : INC BOTCHA SATYANARAYANA 272053

MARGIN : 26908 3.95% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 3 of 543) 8 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Visakhapatnam NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 702510 688761 1391271 2. SERVICE 220 105 325 3. TOTAL 702730 688866 1391596

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 475504 428939 904443 2. POSTAL 82 24 106 3. TOTAL 475586 428963 904549

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 904549 65.00% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 890170 3. REJECTED 14379 1.59% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 135

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1744 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 798

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC SUBBARAMI .T 375782

Runner up : TDP ANANDA GAJAPATHI RAJU PUSAPATI 314265

MARGIN : 61517 6.91% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 4 of 543) 9 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Bhadrachalam (ST) NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 539225 553854 1093079 2. SERVICE 36 22 58 3. TOTAL 539261 553876 1093137

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 374361 317726 692087 2. POSTAL 7 3 10 3. TOTAL 374368 317729 692097

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 692097 63.31% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 672943 3. REJECTED 19009 2.75% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 145 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1341 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 815

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI RAMAIAH SODE 263141

Runner up : INC KARREDDULA KAMALA KUMARI 203701

MARGIN : 59440 8.83% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 5 of 543) 10 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Anakapalli NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 500815 523746 1024561 2. SERVICE 171 69 240 3. TOTAL 500986 523815 1024801

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 373401 370126 743527 2. POSTAL 45 10 55 3. TOTAL 373446 370136 743582

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 743582 72.56% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 732115 3. REJECTED 11467 1.54% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1310 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 782

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC GURUNADHA RAO GUDIVADA 321840

Runner up : TDP AYYANNA PATRUDU CHINTAKAYALA 295915

MARGIN : 25925 3.54% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 6 of 543) 11 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Kakinada NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 574860 584704 1159564 2. SERVICE 47 33 80 3. TOTAL 574907 584737 1159644

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 420133 395104 815237 2. POSTAL 3 2 5 3. TOTAL 420136 395106 815242

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 815242 70.30% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 804652 3. REJECTED 10590 1.30% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1351 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 858

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP KRISHNAMRAJU U.V. 330381

Runner up : TDP GOPALA KRISHNA THOTA 262582

MARGIN : 67799 8.43% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 7 of 543) 12 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Rajahmundry NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 556384 564564 1120948 2. SERVICE 56 37 93 3. TOTAL 556440 564601 1121041

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 411746 378701 790447 2. POSTAL 61 6 67 3. TOTAL 411807 378707 790514

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 790514 70.52% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 781346 3. REJECTED 9168 1.16% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 77

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1302 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 861

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP GIRAJALA VENKATA SWAMY NAIDU 285741

Runner up : TDP M.V.V.S. MURTHI 275829

MARGIN : 9912 1.27% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 8 of 543) 13 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Amalapuram (SC) NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 445024 452221 897245 2. SERVICE 73 44 117 3. TOTAL 445097 452265 897362

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 350236 315941 666177 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 350236 315941 666177

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 666177 74.24% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 658569 3. REJECTED 7435 1.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 173 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1082 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 829

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP GANTI MOHANA CHANDRA BALAYOGI 286953

Runner up : INC K.S.R.MURTHY 196713

MARGIN : 90240 13.70% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 9 of 543) 14 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Narasapur NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 501426 510930 1012356 2. SERVICE 73 48 121 3. TOTAL 501499 510978 1012477

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 383239 351767 735006 2. POSTAL 176 63 239 3. TOTAL 383415 351830 735245

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 735245 72.62% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 727594 3. REJECTED 7651 1.04% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 78

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1236 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 819

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KANUMURU BAPI RAJU 368630

Runner up : TDP KOTHAPALLI SUBBARAYUDU (PEDABABU) 320660

MARGIN : 47970 6.59% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 10 of 543) 15 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Eluru NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 1 18 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 1 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 551236 558139 1109375 2. SERVICE 93 56 149 3. TOTAL 551329 558195 1109524

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 425457 393536 818993 2. POSTAL 239 80 319 3. TOTAL 425696 393616 819312

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 819312 73.84% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 808304 3. REJECTED 11008 1.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1323 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 839

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MAGANTI VENKATESWARA RAO (BABU) 385412

Runner up : TDP 361605

MARGIN : 23807 2.95% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 11 of 543) 16 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Machilipatnam NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 493684 499712 993396 2. SERVICE 91 51 142 3. TOTAL 493775 499763 993538

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 365031 335017 700048 2. POSTAL 120 27 147 3. TOTAL 365151 335044 700195

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 700195 70.47% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 692370 3. REJECTED 7825 1.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 84

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1259 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 789

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KAVURU SAMBASIVA RAO 355030

Runner up : TDP KAIKALA SATYANARAYANA 273938

MARGIN : 81092 11.71% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 12 of 543) 17 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Vijayawada NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 4 24 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 1 3 4. CONTESTED 16 2 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 14 2 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 676016 669109 1345125 2. SERVICE 73 44 117 3. TOTAL 676089 669153 1345242

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 482706 427779 910485 2. POSTAL 95 41 136 3. TOTAL 482801 427820 910621

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 910621 67.69% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 899683 3. REJECTED 10188 1.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 750 5. TENDERED 54

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1541 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 873

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC UPENDRA PARVATHANENI 405062

Runner up : TDP JAI RAMESH DASARI 374995

MARGIN : 30067 3.34% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Tenali NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 479600 480592 960192 2. SERVICE 195 116 311 3. TOTAL 479795 480708 960503

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 335554 296691 632245 2. POSTAL 449 57 506 3. TOTAL 336003 296748 632751

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 632751 65.88% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 625791 3. REJECTED 6960 1.10% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 86

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1204 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 798

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC P.SHIV SHANKER 290014

Runner up : TDP SARADA TADIPARTHI 275478

MARGIN : 14536 2.32% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Guntur NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 629103 635425 1264528 2. SERVICE 111 54 165 3. TOTAL 629214 635479 1264693

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 405785 354868 760653 2. POSTAL 207 24 231 3. TOTAL 405992 354892 760884

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 760884 60.16% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 752220 3. REJECTED 8664 1.14% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 67

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1539 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 822

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 359456

Runner up : TDP LAL JAN BASHA S.M. 302109

MARGIN : 57347 7.62% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Bapatla NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 528812 539893 1068705 2. SERVICE 305 173 478 3. TOTAL 529117 540066 1069183

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 357154 320451 677605 2. POSTAL 145 31 176 3. TOTAL 357299 320482 677781

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 677781 63.39% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 669535 3. REJECTED 8043 1.19% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 203 5. TENDERED 27

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1355 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 789

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC JANARDHANA REDDY NEDURUMALLI 316788

Runner up : TDP UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU 276300

MARGIN : 40488 6.05% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Narasaraopet NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 629602 625943 1255545 2. SERVICE 300 148 448 3. TOTAL 629902 626091 1255993

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 401395 356322 757717 2. POSTAL 307 37 344 3. TOTAL 401702 356359 758061

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 758061 60.36% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 748282 3. REJECTED 9779 1.29% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 10

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1588 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 791

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 375815

Runner up : TDP SAIDAIAH KOTA 327996

MARGIN : 47819 6.39% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Ongole NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 35 1 36 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 34 0 34 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 32 0 32

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 588600 590463 1179063 2. SERVICE 149 78 227 3. TOTAL 588749 590541 1179290

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 380570 364920 745490 2. POSTAL 46 17 63 3. TOTAL 380616 364937 745553

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 745553 63.22% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 735876 3. REJECTED 9046 1.21% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 631 5. TENDERED 8

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1531 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 770

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY 351390

Runner up : TDP RAJAMOHAN REDDY MEKAPATI 330524

MARGIN : 20866 2.84% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Nellore (SC) NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 4 15 2. REJECTED 5 1 6 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 3 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 578490 587697 1166187 2. SERVICE 78 36 114 3. TOTAL 578568 587733 1166301

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 399863 353032 752895 2. POSTAL 16 6 22 3. TOTAL 399879 353038 752917

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 752917 64.56% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 740792 3. REJECTED 12125 1.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 45

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1529 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 763

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 296731

Runner up : CPM BUDURU SWARNALATHA 250204

MARGIN : 46527 6.28% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Tirupathi (SC) NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 588691 599033 1187724 2. SERVICE 124 53 177 3. TOTAL 588815 599086 1187901

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 408709 351135 759844 2. POSTAL 38 5 43 3. TOTAL 408747 351140 759887

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 759887 63.97% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 749990 3. REJECTED 9711 1.28% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 186 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1535 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 774

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC CHINTHA MOHAN 288904

Runner up : TDP DR. N. SIVAPRASAD 279558

MARGIN : 9346 1.25% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Chittoor NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 0 1 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 559052 563660 1122712 2. SERVICE 404 222 626 3. TOTAL 559456 563882 1123338

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 416544 368966 785510 2. POSTAL 155 19 174 3. TOTAL 416699 368985 785684

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 785684 69.94% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 775143 3. REJECTED 10513 1.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 28 5. TENDERED 13

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1408 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 798

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP NUTHANAKALVA RAMAKRISHNA REDDY 349831

Runner up : INC GNANENDRA REDDY.M 269750

MARGIN : 80081 10.33% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Rajampet NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 477054 479300 956354 2. SERVICE 169 105 274 3. TOTAL 477223 479405 956628

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 335983 279049 615032 2. POSTAL 194 35 229 3. TOTAL 336177 279084 615261

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 615261 64.32% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 606110 3. REJECTED 9151 1.49% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1290 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 742

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ANNAIAHGARI SAI PRATAP 274889

Runner up : TDP GUNIPATI RAMAIAH 226993

MARGIN : 47896 7.90% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Cuddapah NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 26 0 26 2. REJECTED 9 0 9 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 15 0 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 551821 555311 1107132 2. SERVICE 226 116 342 3. TOTAL 552047 555427 1107474

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 391912 358275 750187 2. POSTAL 405 130 535 3. TOTAL 392317 358405 750722

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 750722 67.79% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 739280 3. REJECTED 11442 1.52% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 15

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1529 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 724

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC Y.S.RAJASEKHAR REDDY 374762

Runner up : TDP KANDULA RAJAMOHANA REDDY 320881

MARGIN : 53881 7.29% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Hindupur NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 584254 568513 1152767 2. SERVICE 77 53 130 3. TOTAL 584331 568566 1152897

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 380127 291136 671263 2. POSTAL 11 9 20 3. TOTAL 380138 291145 671283

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 671283 58.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 658243 3. REJECTED 13040 1.94% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1463 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 788

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC S.GANGADHAR 284096

Runner up : TDP S.RAMACHANDRA REDDY 257958

MARGIN : 26138 3.97% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Anantapur NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 611937 600915 1212852 2. SERVICE 116 57 173 3. TOTAL 612053 600972 1213025

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 384606 303472 688078 2. POSTAL 44 4 48 3. TOTAL 384650 303476 688126

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 688126 56.73% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 672528 3. REJECTED 15598 2.27% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1497 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 810

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ANANTHA VENKATARAMI REDDY 320474

Runner up : CPI K.RAMAKRISHNA 238076

MARGIN : 82398 12.25% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 564910 572301 1137211 2. SERVICE 124 82 206 3. TOTAL 565034 572383 1137417

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 409327 356873 766200 2. POSTAL 363 9 372 3. TOTAL 409690 356882 766572

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 766572 67.40% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 752475 3. REJECTED 14097 1.84% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 98

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1397 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 814

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KOTLA VIJAYA BHASKARA REDDY 368044

Runner up : TDP K.E.KRISHNAMURTHY 355208

MARGIN : 12836 1.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Nandyal NO : 27

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 550880 551036 1101916 2. SERVICE 608 270 878 3. TOTAL 551488 551306 1102794

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 385074 326737 711811 2. POSTAL 182 54 236 3. TOTAL 385256 326791 712047

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 712047 64.57% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 697579 3. REJECTED 13208 1.85% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1260 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1380 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 799

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP 338100

Runner up : INC GANGULA PRATHAPA REDDY 333450

MARGIN : 4650 0.67% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : (SC) NO : 28

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 592567 594477 1187044 2. SERVICE 174 74 248 3. TOTAL 592741 594551 1187292

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 396925 387499 784424 2. POSTAL 51 28 79 3. TOTAL 396976 387527 784503

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 784503 66.07% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 768607 3. REJECTED 15896 2.03% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 37

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1421 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 836

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC DR.MALLU RAVI 329127

Runner up : TDP DR. 309452

MARGIN : 19675 2.56% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Mahabubnagar NO : 29

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 607741 623454 1231195 2. SERVICE 109 57 166 3. TOTAL 607850 623511 1231361

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 384457 376375 760832 2. POSTAL 236 4 240 3. TOTAL 384693 376379 761072

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 761072 61.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 747075 3. REJECTED 13997 1.84% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 49

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1451 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 849

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JD S. 278302

Runner up : INC DR. MALLIKARJUN 255661

MARGIN : 22641 3.03% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 30

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 22 1 23 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 17 1 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 1 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 767138 739779 1506917 2. SERVICE 137 81 218 3. TOTAL 767275 739860 1507135

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 585131 517494 1102625 2. POSTAL 15 9 24 3. TOTAL 585146 517503 1102649

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1102649 73.16% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1088060 3. REJECTED 13708 1.24% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 881 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1889 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 798

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner AIMIM SULTAN SALAHUDDIN OWAISI 485785

Runner up : BJP BADDAM BAL REDDY 414173

MARGIN : 71612 6.58% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Secunderabad NO : 31

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 22 0 22 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 19 0 19 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 16 0 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 877730 816057 1693787 2. SERVICE 112 71 183 3. TOTAL 877842 816128 1693970

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 492723 413931 906654 2. POSTAL 33 12 45 3. TOTAL 492756 413943 906699

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 906699 53.53% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 894773 3. REJECTED 11926 1.32% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 146

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1758 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 964

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 438586

Runner up : INC P.V.RAJESWAR RAO 252676

MARGIN : 185910 20.78% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Siddipet (SC) NO : 32

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 799133 769032 1568165 2. SERVICE 277 116 393 3. TOTAL 799410 769148 1568558

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 534180 469784 1003964 2. POSTAL 263 3. TOTAL 534443 469784 1004227

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1004227 64.02% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 986267 3. REJECTED 17960 1.79% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 10

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1703 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 921

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP MALYALA RAJAIAH 348194

Runner up : INC YELLAIAH NANDI 337169

MARGIN : 11025 1.12% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Medak NO : 33

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 1 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 609243 611946 1221189 2. SERVICE 151 45 196 3. TOTAL 609394 611991 1221385

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 417680 385499 803179 2. POSTAL 293 12 305 3. TOTAL 417973 385511 803484

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 803484 65.78% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 788862 3. REJECTED 14599 1.82% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 23 5. TENDERED 3

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1527 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 800

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC M.BAGA REDDY 269122

Runner up : BJP ALE NARENDRA 252642

MARGIN : 16480 2.09% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Nizamabad NO : 34

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 546827 589293 1136120 2. SERVICE 38 20 58 3. TOTAL 546865 589313 1136178

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 368924 376584 745508 2. POSTAL 27 3 30 3. TOTAL 368951 376587 745538

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 745538 65.62% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 732554 3. REJECTED 12984 1.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 35

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1391 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 817

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP GANGAREDDY GADDAM 281851

Runner up : BJP ATMACHARAN REDDY GADDAM 249095

MARGIN : 32756 4.47% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Adilabad NO : 35

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 534103 544627 1078730 2. SERVICE 45 13 58 3. TOTAL 534148 544640 1078788

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 387025 365615 752640 2. POSTAL 192 3 195 3. TOTAL 387217 365618 752835

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 752835 69.79% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 737375 3. REJECTED 15460 2.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1341 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 804

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP DR.S.VENUGOPALA CHARY 291168

Runner up : INC ALLOLA INDRAKARAN REDDY 257634

MARGIN : 33534 4.55% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Peddapalli (SC) NO : 36

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 660412 647305 1307717 2. SERVICE 77 36 113 3. TOTAL 660489 647341 1307830

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 448309 383530 831839 2. POSTAL 77 4 81 3. TOTAL 448386 383534 831920

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 831920 63.61% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 812795 3. REJECTED 19008 2.28% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 117 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1640 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 797

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP C. SUGUNA KUMARI 322801

Runner up : INC G.VENKATA SWAMY 316627

MARGIN : 6174 0.76% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Karimnagar NO : 37

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 616030 631952 1247982 2. SERVICE 25 12 37 3. TOTAL 616055 631964 1248019

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 400592 383560 784152 2. POSTAL 142 9 151 3. TOTAL 400734 383569 784303

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 784303 62.84% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 768217 3. REJECTED 16086 2.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 45

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1612 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 774

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHENNAMANENI VIDYASAGAR RAO 329030

Runner up : TDP LGANDULA RAMANA 233033

MARGIN : 95997 12.50% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Hanamkonda NO : 38

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 565716 550748 1116464 2. SERVICE 51 23 74 3. TOTAL 565767 550771 1116538

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 339414 290942 630356 2. POSTAL 131 3. TOTAL 339545 290942 630487

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 630487 56.47% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 610691 3. REJECTED 19448 3.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 348 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1389 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 804

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP CHADA SURESH REDDY 287277

Runner up : INC KAMALUDDIN AHMED M. 241786

MARGIN : 45491 7.45% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 39

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 1 14 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 8 1 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 566345 560356 1126701 2. SERVICE 18 14 32 3. TOTAL 566363 560370 1126733

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 417823 375748 793571 2. POSTAL 42 1 43 3. TOTAL 417865 375749 793614

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 793614 70.43% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 779821 3. REJECTED 13793 1.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 23

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1416 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 796

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TDP 323093

Runner up : INC DR. T. KALPANA DEVI 298292

MARGIN : 24801 3.18% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 39 of 543) 44 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Khammam NO : 40

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 2 15 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 3 1 4 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 617432 611481 1228913 2. SERVICE 32 14 46 3. TOTAL 617464 611495 1228959

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 482217 435120 917337 2. POSTAL 26 6 32 3. TOTAL 482243 435126 917369

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 917369 74.65% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 902496 3. REJECTED 14873 1.62% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 76

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1507 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 816

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC NADENDLA BHASKAR RAO 363747

Runner up : CPM THAMMINENI VEERABHADRAM 352083

MARGIN : 11664 1.29% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 41

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 2 14 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 2 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 2 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 715460 679886 1395346 2. SERVICE 148 41 189 3. TOTAL 715608 679927 1395535

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 490855 419623 910478 2. POSTAL 199 8 207 3. TOTAL 491054 419631 910685

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 910685 65.26% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 895448 3. REJECTED 15236 1.67% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1 5. TENDERED 152

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1773 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 787

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI 314983

Runner up : INC HANUMANTHRAO.V 290528

MARGIN : 24455 2.73% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDHRA PRADESH CODE : S01

CONSTITUENCY : Miryalguda NO : 42

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 0 17 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 616050 611506 1227556 2. SERVICE 75 16 91 3. TOTAL 616125 611522 1227647

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 436556 432946 869502 2. POSTAL 242 15 257 3. TOTAL 436798 432961 869759

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 869759 70.85% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 855447 3. REJECTED 14033 1.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 279 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1589 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 773

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC BADDAM NARSIMHA REDDY 334183

Runner up : CPM CHERUPALLI SEETA RAMULU 319685

MARGIN : 14498 1.69% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 42 of 543) 47 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ARUNACHAL PRADE CODE : S02

CONSTITUENCY : Arunachal West NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 166667 157269 323936 2. SERVICE 115 59 174 3. TOTAL 166782 157328 324110

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 102769 93677 196446 2. POSTAL 149 51 200 3. TOTAL 102918 93728 196646

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 196646 60.67% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 193464 3. REJECTED 3182 1.62% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 45

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1030 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 315

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner AC OMAK APANG 104041

Runner up : INC JARBOM GAMLIN 58936

MARGIN : 45105 23.31% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 43 of 543) 48 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ARUNACHAL PRADE CODE : S02

CONSTITUENCY : Arunachal East NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 0 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 131207 110137 241344 2. SERVICE 118 49 167 3. TOTAL 131325 110186 241511

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 77021 61021 138042 2. POSTAL 17 3. TOTAL 77038 61021 138059

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 138059 57.16% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 135300 3. REJECTED 2645 1.92% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 114 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 704 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 343

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner AC WANGCHA RAJKUMAR 68455

Runner up : BJP SOTAI KRI 41018

MARGIN : 27437 20.28% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 44 of 543) 49 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Karimganj (SC) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 488017 454704 942721 2. SERVICE 19 9 28 3. TOTAL 488036 454713 942749

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 380235 366279 746514 2. POSTAL 11 3. TOTAL 380246 366279 746525

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 746525 79.19% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 727079 3. REJECTED 19446 2.60% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 38

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1221 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 772

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC NEPAL CHANDRA DAS 288643

Runner up : BJP SWAPAN KUMAR DAS 278175

MARGIN : 10468 1.44% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 416531 409915 826446 2. SERVICE 110 51 161 3. TOTAL 416641 409966 826607

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 326442 323901 650343 2. POSTAL 28 6 34 3. TOTAL 326470 323907 650377

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 650377 78.68% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 622823 3. REJECTED 26096 4.01% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1458 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1030 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 803

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 04-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 230747

Runner up : INC 210807

MARGIN : 19940 3.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Autonomous District NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 277698 257454 535152 2. SERVICE 155 40 195 3. TOTAL 277853 257494 535347

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 220789 184811 405600 2. POSTAL 55 3. TOTAL 220844 184811 405655

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 405655 75.77% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 391326 3. REJECTED 14329 3.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 12

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 741 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 722

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ASDC DR. JAYANTA RONGPI 184241

Runner up : INC BIREN SINGH ENGTI 79377

MARGIN : 104864 26.80% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Dhubri NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 534641 514762 1049403 2. SERVICE 175 79 254 3. TOTAL 534816 514841 1049657

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 398366 374680 773046 2. POSTAL 26 10 36 3. TOTAL 398392 374690 773082

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 773082 73.65% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 748642 3. REJECTED 24440 3.16% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 28

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1308 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 802

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ABDUL HAMID 374625

Runner up : BJP DR. PANNALAL OSWAL 180987

MARGIN : 193638 25.87% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Kokrajhar (ST) NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 602243 566550 1168793 2. SERVICE 823 176 999 3. TOTAL 603066 566726 1169792

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 427001 359001 786002 2. POSTAL 66 4 70 3. TOTAL 427067 359005 786072

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 786072 67.20% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 755166 3. REJECTED 30906 3.93% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1450 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 807

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner IND SANSUMA KHUNGGUR BWISWMUTHIARY 192975

Runner up : URMCA THEODOR KISKU RAPAZ 151543

MARGIN : 41432 5.49% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 49 of 543) 54 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Barpeta NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 533389 488541 1021930 2. SERVICE 475 150 625 3. TOTAL 533864 488691 1022555

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 341848 282821 624669 2. POSTAL 60 4 64 3. TOTAL 341908 282825 624733

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 624733 61.10% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 610116 3. REJECTED 14617 2.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 1

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1283 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 797

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner UMFA A.F.GOLAM OSMANI 357759

Runner up : BJP MANJUSHREE PATHAK 133297

MARGIN : 224462 36.79% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Gauhati NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 704645 647614 1352259 2. SERVICE 141 53 194 3. TOTAL 704786 647667 1352453

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 331674 260853 592527 2. POSTAL 8 1 9 3. TOTAL 331682 260854 592536

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 592536 43.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 575939 3. REJECTED 16597 2.80% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 3

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1563 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 865

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KALITA 285482

Runner up : BJP MANORANJAN GOSWAMI 157309

MARGIN : 128173 22.25% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Mangaldoi NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 614275 563569 1177844 2. SERVICE 200 58 258 3. TOTAL 614475 563627 1178102

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 381839 323786 705625 2. POSTAL 116 8 124 3. TOTAL 381955 323794 705749

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 705749 59.91% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 666859 3. REJECTED 38890 5.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1438 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 819

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MADHAB RAJBANGSHI 278591

Runner up : BJP MUNINDRA SINGHA LAHKAR 148014

MARGIN : 130577 19.58% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Tezpur NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 505325 465508 970833 2. SERVICE 71 29 100 3. TOTAL 505396 465537 970933

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 362928 311345 674273 2. POSTAL 11 4 15 3. TOTAL 362939 311349 674288

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 674288 69.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 634194 3. REJECTED 40094 5.95% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1206 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 805

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MONI KUMAR SUBBA 286372

Runner up : BJP ISWAR PRASANNA HAZARIKA 156023

MARGIN : 130349 20.55% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Nowgong NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 604738 506708 1111446 2. SERVICE 1314 364 1678 3. TOTAL 606052 507072 1113124

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 357098 304194 661292 2. POSTAL 148 8 156 3. TOTAL 357246 304202 661448

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 661448 59.42% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 635251 3. REJECTED 26197 3.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1349 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 825

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC NRIPEN GOSWAMI 267448

Runner up : BJP RAJEN GOHAIN 229664

MARGIN : 37784 5.95% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Kaliabor NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 586568 522868 1109436 2. SERVICE 749 214 963 3. TOTAL 587317 523082 1110399

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 352191 312360 664551 2. POSTAL 66 18 84 3. TOTAL 352257 312378 664635

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 664635 59.86% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 641128 3. REJECTED 23507 3.54% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 3

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1340 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 829

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 383822

Runner up : AGP KESHAB MAHANTA 151487

MARGIN : 232335 36.24% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Jorhat NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 525635 476172 1001807 2. SERVICE 894 380 1274 3. TOTAL 526529 476552 1003081

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 207827 138497 346324 2. POSTAL 84 53 137 3. TOTAL 207911 138550 346461

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 346461 34.54% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 332276 3. REJECTED 14185 4.09% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1285 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 781

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC BIJOY KRISHNA HANDIQUE 216406

Runner up : AGP DEBA KUMAR BORA 54397

MARGIN : 162009 48.76% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Dibrugarh NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 498226 445780 944006 2. SERVICE 850 350 1200 3. TOTAL 499076 446130 945206

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 216452 164526 380978 2. POSTAL 63 15 78 3. TOTAL 216515 164541 381056

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 381056 40.31% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 363655 3. REJECTED 17401 4.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1117 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 846

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 234195

Runner up : BJP AJIT CHALIHA 93073

MARGIN : 141122 38.81% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ASSAM CODE : S03

CONSTITUENCY : Lakhimpur NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 550577 506754 1057331 2. SERVICE 346 124 470 3. TOTAL 550923 506878 1057801

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 377395 327753 705148 2. POSTAL 10 3. TOTAL 377405 327753 705158

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 705158 66.66% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 671209 3. REJECTED 33949 4.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 11

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1267 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 835

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 04-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 268794

Runner up : AGP DR. ARUN KUMAR SARMA 148012

MARGIN : 120782 17.99% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Bagaha (SC) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 556876 471677 1028553 2. SERVICE 25 10 35 3. TOTAL 556901 471687 1028588

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 371226 176108 547334 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 371226 176108 547334

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 547334 53.21% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 538621 3. REJECTED 8713 1.59% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1407 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 731

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP MAHENDRA BAITHA 231919

Runner up : JD PURNAMASI RAM 186176

MARGIN : 45743 8.49% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Bettiah NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 596471 501693 1098164 2. SERVICE 101 54 155 3. TOTAL 596572 501747 1098319

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 453824 244368 698192 2. POSTAL 19 2 21 3. TOTAL 453843 244370 698213

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 698213 63.57% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 690358 3. REJECTED 7855 1.13% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1511 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 727

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DR.MADAN PRASAD JAISWAL 301388

Runner up : RJD MOTIURRAHMAN 259487

MARGIN : 41901 6.07% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 60 of 543) 65 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Motihari NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 1 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 604341 507641 1111982 2. SERVICE 98 59 157 3. TOTAL 604439 507700 1112139

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 436398 234984 671382 2. POSTAL 31 3 34 3. TOTAL 436429 234987 671416

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 671416 60.37% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 661406 3. REJECTED 10010 1.49% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1460 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 762

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD RAMA DEVI 274272

Runner up : BJP RADHA 186198

MARGIN : 88074 13.32% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 61 of 543) 66 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Gopalganj NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 638119 538508 1176627 2. SERVICE 185 103 288 3. TOTAL 638304 538611 1176915

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 457821 257537 715358 2. POSTAL 22 3. TOTAL 457843 257537 715380

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 715380 60.78% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 705063 3. REJECTED 10317 1.44% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1577 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 746

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP ABDUL GHAFOOR 322012

Runner up : RJD LAL BABU PD. YADAV 253407

MARGIN : 68605 9.73% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 62 of 543) 67 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Siwan NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 491706 495523 987229 2. SERVICE 262 195 457 3. TOTAL 491968 495718 987686

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 395467 279876 675343 2. POSTAL 77 3. TOTAL 395544 279876 675420

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 675420 68.38% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 664819 3. REJECTED 10601 1.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1574 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 628

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD M.SAHABUDDIN 327341

Runner up : BJP VIJAY SHANKAR DUBEY 206857

MARGIN : 120484 18.12% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 63 of 543) 68 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Maharajganj NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 2 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 2 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 2 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 487735 493896 981631 2. SERVICE 492 184 676 3. TOTAL 488227 494080 982307

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 362142 310074 672216 2. POSTAL 56 8 64 3. TOTAL 362198 310082 672280

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 672280 68.44% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 664232 3. REJECTED 8048 1.20% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1607 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 611

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP 360265

Runner up : INC MAHACHANDRA PRASAD SINGH 154712

MARGIN : 205553 30.95% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 64 of 543) 69 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Chapra NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 529115 473041 1002156 2. SERVICE 288 133 421 3. TOTAL 529403 473174 1002577

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 439167 305868 745035 2. POSTAL 57 19 76 3. TOTAL 439224 305887 745111

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 745111 74.32% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 737495 3. REJECTED 7616 1.02% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1601 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 626

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD HEERA LAL RAI 331591

Runner up : BJP RAJEEV PRATAP RUDY 322264

MARGIN : 9327 1.26% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Hajipur (SC) NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 574009 493194 1067203 2. SERVICE 292 217 509 3. TOTAL 574301 493411 1067712

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 802799 2. POSTAL 55 3. TOTAL 802854

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 802854 75.19% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 802854 3. REJECTED 0 0.00% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1486 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 719

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JD 486350

Runner up : SJP(R) RAM SUNDER DAS 308789

MARGIN : 177561 22.12% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Vaishali NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 629485 419932 1049417 2. SERVICE 261 154 415 3. TOTAL 629746 420086 1049832

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 408280 334057 742337 2. POSTAL 17 4 21 3. TOTAL 408297 334061 742358

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 742358 70.71% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 732543 3. REJECTED 9815 1.32% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1504 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 698

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH 322101

Runner up : SAP BRISHIM PATEL 280607

MARGIN : 41494 5.66% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 0 19 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 16 0 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 14 0 14

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 571093 490139 1061232 2. SERVICE 224 128 352 3. TOTAL 571317 490267 1061584

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 454851 303236 758087 2. POSTAL 30 18 48 3. TOTAL 454881 303254 758135

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 758135 71.42% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 744962 3. REJECTED 13173 1.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1489 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 713

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD CAPTAIN JAI NA. PD. NISHAD 319996

Runner up : SAP HARENDRA KUMAR 298073

MARGIN : 21923 2.94% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 68 of 543) 73 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Sitamarhi NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 593212 530882 1124094 2. SERVICE 159 107 266 3. TOTAL 593371 530989 1124360

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 508672 265309 773981 2. POSTAL 37 4 41 3. TOTAL 508709 265313 774022

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 774022 68.84% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 763903 3. REJECTED 10119 1.31% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1543 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 729

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD SITA RAM YADAV 277898

Runner up : JD NAWAL KISHORE RAI 254389

MARGIN : 23509 3.08% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 69 of 543) 74 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Sheohar NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 1 16 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 4 1 5 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 572150 505293 1077443 2. SERVICE 115 65 180 3. TOTAL 572265 505358 1077623

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 444359 273202 717561 2. POSTAL 35 5 40 3. TOTAL 444394 273207 717601

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 717601 66.59% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 696745 3. REJECTED 9645 1.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 11211 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1468 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 734

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner AIRJP ANAND MOHAN 289830

Runner up : SAP HARI KISHORE SINGH 196686

MARGIN : 93144 13.37% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 70 of 543) 75 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Madhubani NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 582069 519774 1101843 2. SERVICE 123 41 164 3. TOTAL 582192 519815 1102007

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 401213 326715 727928 2. POSTAL 19 5 24 3. TOTAL 401232 326720 727952

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 727952 66.06% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 716489 3. REJECTED 11463 1.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1514 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 728

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC DR. 285029

Runner up : BJP HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV 268544

MARGIN : 16485 2.30% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Jhanjharpur NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 545427 507689 1053116 2. SERVICE 102 27 129 3. TOTAL 545529 507716 1053245

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 397273 308351 705624 2. POSTAL 8 3 11 3. TOTAL 397281 308354 705635

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 705635 67.00% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 694189 3. REJECTED 11446 1.62% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1508 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 698

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD 260700

Runner up : SAP JAGDISH N. CHOUDHARY 223432

MARGIN : 37268 5.37% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 72 of 543) 77 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Darbhanga NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 2 14 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 11 2 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 2 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 560299 482746 1043045 2. SERVICE 165 117 282 3. TOTAL 560464 482863 1043327

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 433240 307215 740455 2. POSTAL 49 6 55 3. TOTAL 433289 307221 740510

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 740510 70.98% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 728435 3. REJECTED 12075 1.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1382 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 755

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD MD.ALI ASHARAF FATMI 315503

Runner up : BJP TARA KANT JHA 279395

MARGIN : 36108 4.96% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Rosera (SC) NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 572420 504984 1077404 2. SERVICE 97 63 160 3. TOTAL 572517 505047 1077564

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 397548 300032 697580 2. POSTAL 4 2 6 3. TOTAL 397552 300034 697586

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 697586 64.74% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 684994 3. REJECTED 12592 1.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1509 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 714

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD PITAMBAR PASWAN 260492

Runner up : SAP RAM SEWAK HAZARI 217211

MARGIN : 43281 6.32% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Samastipur NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 647267 570901 1218168 2. SERVICE 442 221 663 3. TOTAL 647709 571122 1218831

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 495672 305375 801047 2. POSTAL 55 14 69 3. TOTAL 495727 305389 801116

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 801116 65.73% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 787542 3. REJECTED 13574 1.69% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1736 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 702

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD AJIT KUMAR MEHTA 301099

Runner up : SAP ASHOK SINGH 263445

MARGIN : 37654 4.78% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Barh NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 1 1 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 580041 513316 1093357 2. SERVICE 177 101 278 3. TOTAL 580218 513417 1093635

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 468887 288877 757764 2. POSTAL 31 4 35 3. TOTAL 468918 288881 757799

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 757799 69.29% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 747664 3. REJECTED 10135 1.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1617 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 676

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP 356836

Runner up : RJD VIJOY KRISHNA 341646

MARGIN : 15190 2.03% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Balia NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 527133 469298 996431 2. SERVICE 59 38 97 3. TOTAL 527192 469336 996528

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 331035 293559 624594 2. POSTAL 18 14 32 3. TOTAL 331053 293573 624626

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 624626 62.68% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 610686 3. REJECTED 13940 2.23% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1430 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 697

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD RAJBANSHI MAHTO 240119

Runner up : CPI SHATRAGHNA PD. SINGH 187635

MARGIN : 52484 8.59% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Saharsa NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 601114 540346 1141460 2. SERVICE 54 20 74 3. TOTAL 601168 540366 1141534

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 443375 295584 738959 2. POSTAL 9 1 10 3. TOTAL 443384 295585 738969

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 738969 64.73% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 727050 3. REJECTED 11919 1.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1746 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 654

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD ANUPLAL YADAV 259961

Runner up : JD DINESH CHANDRA YADAV 205793

MARGIN : 54168 7.45% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Madhepura NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 517703 479411 997114 2. SERVICE 43 18 61 3. TOTAL 517746 479429 997175

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 384959 259446 644405 2. POSTAL 9 3. TOTAL 384968 259446 644414

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 644414 64.62% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 630781 3. REJECTED 13633 2.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1552 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 643

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD LALU PRASAD 297686

Runner up : JD SHARAD YADAV 245703

MARGIN : 51983 8.24% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Araria (SC) NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 555525 488703 1044228 2. SERVICE 15 9 24 3. TOTAL 555540 488712 1044252

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 431892 258647 690539 2. POSTAL 1 3. TOTAL 431893 258647 690540

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 690540 66.13% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 678739 3. REJECTED 11710 1.70% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 91 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1408 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 742

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAMJE DAS RISHIDEO 309233

Runner up : RJD GEETA DEVI 275296

MARGIN : 33937 5.00% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Kishanganj NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 585721 543335 1129056 2. SERVICE 6 4 10 3. TOTAL 585727 543339 1129066

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 481419 258245 739664 2. POSTAL 1 3. TOTAL 481420 258245 739665

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 739665 65.51% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 729132 3. REJECTED 10533 1.42% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1485 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 760

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 03-02-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD TASLIM UDDIN 236744

Runner up : SP ASRARUL HAQUE 230256

MARGIN : 6488 0.89% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Purnea NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 571719 514231 1085950 2. SERVICE 11 7 18 3. TOTAL 571730 514238 1085968

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 454730 256930 711660 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 454730 256930 711660

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 711660 65.53% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 698282 3. REJECTED 13378 1.88% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1426 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 762

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP JAY KRISHNA MANDAL 265096

Runner up : SP RAJESH RANJAN 229279

MARGIN : 35817 5.13% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Katihar NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 15 0 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 547031 491412 1038443 2. SERVICE 72 32 104 3. TOTAL 547103 491444 1038547

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 422882 292337 715219 2. POSTAL 4 3. TOTAL 422886 292337 715223

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 715223 68.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 704809 3. REJECTED 10414 1.46% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1420 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 731

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC TARIQ ANAWAR 337360

Runner up : BJP NIKHIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY 316923

MARGIN : 20437 2.90% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 83 of 543) 88 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Rajmahal (ST) NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 1 15 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 1 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 482016 468633 950649 2. SERVICE 53 21 74 3. TOTAL 482069 468654 950723

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 375835 219725 595560 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 375835 219725 595560

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 595560 62.64% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 584517 3. REJECTED 11043 1.85% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1296 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 734

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 06-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SOM MARANDI 198889

Runner up : INC THOMAS HANSDA 198880

MARGIN : 9 0.00% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Dumka (ST) NO : 27

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 486213 465447 951660 2. SERVICE 212 46 258 3. TOTAL 486425 465493 951918

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 364909 236968 601877 2. POSTAL 17 3. TOTAL 364926 236968 601894

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 601894 63.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 589933 3. REJECTED 11810 1.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 151 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1379 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 690

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP BABU LAL MARANDI 277334

Runner up : JMM 264778

MARGIN : 12556 2.13% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Godda NO : 28

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 560842 525683 1086525 2. SERVICE 85 33 118 3. TOTAL 560927 525716 1086643

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 405552 313515 719067 2. POSTAL 7 1 8 3. TOTAL 405559 313516 719075

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 719075 66.17% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 708694 3. REJECTED 10381 1.44% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1539 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 706

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP JAGDAMBI PRASAD YADAV 334015

Runner up : JMM SURAJ MANDAL 258335

MARGIN : 75680 10.68% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Banka NO : 29

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 554283 506661 1060944 2. SERVICE 51 25 76 3. TOTAL 554334 506686 1061020

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 422370 281581 703951 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 422370 281581 703951

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 703951 66.35% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 703951 3. REJECTED 0 0.00% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1527 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 695

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP DIGVIJAY SINGH 331660

Runner up : RJD 320369

MARGIN : 11291 1.60% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Bhagalpur NO : 30

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 662267 570029 1232296 2. SERVICE 188 101 289 3. TOTAL 662455 570130 1232585

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 409231 388738 797969 2. POSTAL 22 9 31 3. TOTAL 409253 388747 798000

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 798000 64.74% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 783516 3. REJECTED 14484 1.82% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1683 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 732

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP PRABHAS CHANDRA TIWARI 349463

Runner up : RJD CHUN CHUN PRASAD YADAV 257616

MARGIN : 91847 11.72% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Khagaria NO : 31

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 553955 490515 1044470 2. SERVICE 171 102 273 3. TOTAL 554126 490617 1044743

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 417260 337328 754588 2. POSTAL 29 3 32 3. TOTAL 417289 337331 754620

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 754620 72.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 743913 3. REJECTED 10707 1.42% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1516 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 689

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP SHAKUNI CHOUDHURY 333475

Runner up : RJD ANIL KUMAR YADAV 250288

MARGIN : 83187 11.18% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Monghyr NO : 32

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 614002 533318 1147320 2. SERVICE 85 42 127 3. TOTAL 614087 533360 1147447

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 513917 270149 784066 2. POSTAL 17 3. TOTAL 513934 270149 784083

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 784083 68.33% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 775782 3. REJECTED 8301 1.06% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1567 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 732

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 04-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD BIJOY KUMAR "BIJOY" 350583

Runner up : SAP BRAHAMANAND MANDAL 346518

MARGIN : 4065 0.52% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 33

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 3 1 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 575413 531173 1106586 2. SERVICE 75 34 109 3. TOTAL 575488 531207 1106695

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 422903 279629 702532 2. POSTAL 11 6 17 3. TOTAL 422914 279635 702549

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 702549 63.48% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 689540 3. REJECTED 13009 1.85% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1553 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 713

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 296475

Runner up : SAP KRISHANA SAHI 243568

MARGIN : 52907 7.67% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Nalanda NO : 34

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 619360 558289 1177649 2. SERVICE 272 149 421 3. TOTAL 619632 558438 1178070

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 540769 353212 893981 2. POSTAL 38 9 47 3. TOTAL 540807 353221 894028

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 894028 75.89% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 884719 3. REJECTED 8582 0.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 727 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1744 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 675

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP 444784

Runner up : RJD RAM SWAROOP PRASAD 329114

MARGIN : 115670 13.07% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 35

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 2 22 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 17 1 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 1 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 813766 650556 1464322 2. SERVICE 71 37 108 3. TOTAL 813837 650593 1464430

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 434542 220115 654657 2. POSTAL 13 3. TOTAL 434555 220115 654670

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 654670 44.70% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 643803 3. REJECTED 10861 1.66% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 6 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1869 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 784

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 01-04-1998 02-04-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP C.P.THAKUR 331860

Runner up : RJD 279254

MARGIN : 52606 8.17% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Arrah NO : 36

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 1 21 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 15 1 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 1 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 590919 525713 1116632 2. SERVICE 559 318 877 3. TOTAL 591478 526031 1117509

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 430664 305527 736191 2. POSTAL 52 11 63 3. TOTAL 430716 305538 736254

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 736254 65.88% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 726373 3. REJECTED 9881 1.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 7

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1700 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 657

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP H.P.SINGH 286286

Runner up : RJD CHANDRA DEO PRASAD VERMA 228122

MARGIN : 58164 8.01% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Buxar NO : 37

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 543205 481913 1025118 2. SERVICE 870 587 1457 3. TOTAL 544075 482500 1026575

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 422885 234805 657690 2. POSTAL 65 3. TOTAL 422950 234805 657755

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 657755 64.07% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 650301 3. REJECTED 7454 1.13% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1631 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 629

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP LALMUNI CHAUBEY 266961

Runner up : RJD UDAI PRATAP SINGH 182645

MARGIN : 84316 12.97% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 95 of 543) 100 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Sasaram (SC) NO : 38

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 617146 526688 1143834 2. SERVICE 207 119 326 3. TOTAL 617353 526807 1144160

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 421328 261636 682964 2. POSTAL 21 3. TOTAL 421349 261636 682985

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 682985 59.69% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 671960 3. REJECTED 11025 1.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 1

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1577 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 726

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 282865

Runner up : RJD RAM KESHI PRASAD 194137

MARGIN : 88728 13.20% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 96 of 543) 101 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Bikramganj NO : 39

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 1 14 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 11 1 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 611689 524872 1136561 2. SERVICE 276 165 441 3. TOTAL 611965 525037 1137002

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 412651 342507 755158 2. POSTAL 54 9 63 3. TOTAL 412705 342516 755221

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 755221 66.42% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 747006 3. REJECTED 8215 1.09% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 1

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1621 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 701

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 04-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP BASHIST NARAYAN SINGH 301789

Runner up : RJD 293938

MARGIN : 7851 1.05% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 40

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 1 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 1 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 578885 512537 1091422 2. SERVICE 181 100 281 3. TOTAL 579066 512637 1091703

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 418803 279202 698005 2. POSTAL 42 15 57 3. TOTAL 418845 279217 698062

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 698062 63.94% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 688606 3. REJECTED 9456 1.35% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1584 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 689

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH 295449

Runner up : RJD VIRENDRA KUMAR SINGH 209156

MARGIN : 86293 12.53% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 98 of 543) 103 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Jahanabad NO : 41

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 563378 532179 1095557 2. SERVICE 361 225 586 3. TOTAL 563739 532404 1096143

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 469745 378722 848467 2. POSTAL 38 5 43 3. TOTAL 469783 378727 848510

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 848510 77.41% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 836902 3. REJECTED 11608 1.37% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1817 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 603

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD SURENDRA PRASAD YADAV 355322

Runner up : SAP ARUN KUMAR 296415

MARGIN : 58907 7.04% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 99 of 543) 104 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Nawada (SC) NO : 42

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 598081 574484 1172565 2. SERVICE 97 67 164 3. TOTAL 598178 574551 1172729

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 449435 428110 877545 2. POSTAL 36 7 43 3. TOTAL 449471 428117 877588

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 877588 74.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 868645 3. REJECTED 8943 1.02% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1764 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 665

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RJD MALTI DEVI 405495

Runner up : BJP KAMESHWAR PASWAN 391111

MARGIN : 14384 1.66% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 100 of 543) 105 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Gaya (SC) NO : 43

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 561196 493637 1054833 2. SERVICE 120 64 184 3. TOTAL 561316 493701 1055017

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 410049 299431 709480 2. POSTAL 26 3. TOTAL 410075 299431 709506

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 709506 67.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 697093 3. REJECTED 12413 1.75% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1608 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 656

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP KRISHNA KUMAR CHAUDHARY 303225

Runner up : RJD BHAGWATI DEVI 265779

MARGIN : 37446 5.37% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 101 of 543) 106 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Chatra NO : 44

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 0 17 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 14 0 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 0 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 537987 480264 1018251 2. SERVICE 34 18 52 3. TOTAL 538021 480282 1018303

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 304017 208267 512284 2. POSTAL 7 3. TOTAL 304024 208267 512291

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 512291 50.31% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 499541 3. REJECTED 12750 2.49% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1406 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 724

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DHIRENDRA AGRAWAL 225086

Runner up : RJD NAGMANI 191711

MARGIN : 33375 6.68% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 102 of 543) 107 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Kodarma NO : 45

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 590303 548879 1139182 2. SERVICE 26 20 46 3. TOTAL 590329 548899 1139228

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 380605 300062 680667 2. POSTAL 3 1 4 3. TOTAL 380608 300063 680671

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 680671 59.75% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 667168 3. REJECTED 13503 1.98% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1618 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 704

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RITLAL PRASAD VERMA 280635

Runner up : RJD AVID HUSSAIN 182724

MARGIN : 97911 14.68% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 103 of 543) 108 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Giridih NO : 46

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 607359 508045 1115404 2. SERVICE 10 3 13 3. TOTAL 607369 508048 1115417

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 348208 290175 638383 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 348208 290175 638383

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 638383 57.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 627484 3. REJECTED 10899 1.71% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1516 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 736

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RABINDRA KUMAR PANDEY 285523

Runner up : INC RAJENDRA PRASAD SINGH 216732

MARGIN : 68791 10.96% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 104 of 543) 109 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Dhanbad NO : 47

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 1 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 813310 620313 1433623 2. SERVICE 16 6 22 3. TOTAL 813326 620319 1433645

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 570315 316702 887017 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 570315 316702 887017

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 887017 61.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 874631 3. REJECTED 12386 1.40% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1851 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 775

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RITA VERMA 442590

Runner up : MCO A.K. ROY 263901

MARGIN : 178689 20.43% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 105 of 543) 110 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Hazaribagh NO : 48

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 644593 569024 1213617 2. SERVICE 93 25 118 3. TOTAL 644686 569049 1213735

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 457724 246476 704200 2. POSTAL 4 2 6 3. TOTAL 457728 246478 704206

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 704206 58.02% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 692145 3. REJECTED 12061 1.71% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 37

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1635 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 742

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 323283

Runner up : CPI BHUWANESHWAR PD.MEHTA 159777

MARGIN : 163506 23.62% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Ranchi NO : 49

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 602397 528655 1131052 2. SERVICE 357 187 544 3. TOTAL 602754 528842 1131596

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 375812 320256 696068 2. POSTAL 50 21 71 3. TOTAL 375862 320277 696139

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 696139 61.52% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 684795 3. REJECTED 11344 1.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1539 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 735

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAMTAHAL CHOUDHARY 398022

Runner up : INC KESHAV MAHTO KAMLESH 254442

MARGIN : 143580 20.97% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 107 of 543) 112 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Jamshedpur NO : 50

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 1 16 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 611507 548971 1160478 2. SERVICE 68 16 84 3. TOTAL 611575 548987 1160562

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 435702 288593 724295 2. POSTAL 13 3. TOTAL 435715 288593 724308

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 724308 62.41% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 714864 3. REJECTED 9444 1.30% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1511 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 768

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ABHA MAHATO 296686

Runner up : IND RUSSI MODI 199253

MARGIN : 97433 13.63% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 108 of 543) 113 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Singhbhum (ST) NO : 51

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 426454 419199 845653 2. SERVICE 289 66 355 3. TOTAL 426743 419265 846008

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 318252 207117 525369 2. POSTAL 55 3. TOTAL 318307 207117 525424

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 525424 62.11% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 511041 3. REJECTED 14383 2.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 1

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1193 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 709

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC VIJAY SINGH SOY 186248

Runner up : BJP CHITRASEN SINKU 175418

MARGIN : 10830 2.12% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 109 of 543) 114 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Khunti (ST) NO : 52

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 3 1 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 421639 410920 832559 2. SERVICE 667 332 999 3. TOTAL 422306 411252 833558

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 278571 197329 475900 2. POSTAL 91 59 150 3. TOTAL 278662 197388 476050

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 476050 57.11% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 462980 3. REJECTED 13070 2.75% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1190 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 700

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 200406

Runner up : INC SUSHILA KERKETTA 160457

MARGIN : 39949 8.63% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 110 of 543) 115 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Lohardaga (ST) NO : 53

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 477023 460162 937185 2. SERVICE 871 457 1328 3. TOTAL 477894 460619 938513

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 319348 205352 524700 2. POSTAL 112 46 158 3. TOTAL 319460 205398 524858

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 524858 55.92% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 511693 3. REJECTED 13165 2.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1353 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 694

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC INDRA NATH BHAGAT 233629

Runner up : BJP LALIT ORAON 214232

MARGIN : 19397 3.79% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 111 of 543) 116 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : BIHAR CODE : S04

CONSTITUENCY : Palamu (SC) NO : 54

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 3 1 4 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 575022 504434 1079456 2. SERVICE 84 42 126 3. TOTAL 575106 504476 1079582

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 389403 214182 603585 2. POSTAL 4 2 6 3. TOTAL 389407 214184 603591

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 603591 55.91% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 591027 3. REJECTED 12564 2.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1406 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 768

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP BRAJ MOHAN RAM 317513

Runner up : RJD UDAY NARAYAN CHAUDHARY 236686

MARGIN : 80827 13.68% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 112 of 543) 117 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : CODE : S05

CONSTITUENCY : Panaji NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 0 0 0

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 197231 198103 395334 2. SERVICE 55 18 73 3. TOTAL 197286 198121 395407

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 128439 115697 244136 2. POSTAL 18 1 19 3. TOTAL 128457 115698 244155

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 244155 61.75% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 241288 3. REJECTED 2867 1.17% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 34

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 496 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 797

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC RAVI SITARAM NAIK 68224

Runner up : BJP RAUT PANDURANG DATTARAM 67807

MARGIN : 417 0.17% of Total Valid Votes )

(rptConstituencySummary - Page 113 of 543) 118 Election Commission of India, General Elections, 1998 (12th LOK SABHA) CONSTITUENCY DATA - SUMMARY

STATE/UT : GOA CODE : S05

CONSTITUENCY : Mormugao NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 245829 239394 485223 2. SERVICE 72 44 116 3. TOTAL 245901 239438 485339

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 152956 141529 294485 2. POSTAL 23 1 24 3. TOTAL 152979 141530 294509

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 294509 60.68% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 291478 3. REJECTED 3031 1.03% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 56

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 639 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 760

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC SARDINHA FRANCISCO CAETANO 100090

Runner up : BJP ANGLE RAMAKANT SOIRU 92240

MARGIN : 7850 2.69% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Kutch NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 413455 414367 827822 2. SERVICE 11 4 15 3. TOTAL 413466 414371 827837

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 251807 231401 483208 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 251807 231401 483208

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 483208 58.37% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 462721 3. REJECTED 20434 4.23% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 53 5. TENDERED 49

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1134 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 730

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP GADHVI PUSHPADAN SHAMBHUDAN 224795

Runner up : INC MAHESHBHAI THAKKAR 163770

MARGIN : 61025 13.19% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Surendranagar NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 491846 459145 950991 2. SERVICE 125 51 176 3. TOTAL 491971 459196 951167

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 327602 261432 589034 2. POSTAL 18 2 20 3. TOTAL 327620 261434 589054

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 589054 61.93% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 554330 3. REJECTED 34495 5.86% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 229 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1236 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 770

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DAVE BHAVNABEN KARDAMKUMAR 268819

Runner up : INC MEHTA SANATKUMAR MAGANLAL 259158

MARGIN : 9661 1.74% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Jamnagar NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 476869 449668 926537 2. SERVICE 212 71 283 3. TOTAL 477081 449739 926820

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 275296 218068 493364 2. POSTAL 10 3. TOTAL 275306 218068 493374

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 493374 53.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 456624 3. REJECTED 36430 7.38% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 320 5. TENDERED 51

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1132 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 819

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP KORADIA CHANDRESHBHAI VALJIBHAI 231124 (CHANDRESH PATEL)

Runner up : INC AHIR BHIKHUBHAI VAROTARIA 171005

MARGIN : 60119 13.17% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Rajkot NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 703231 658612 1361843 2. SERVICE 113 40 153 3. TOTAL 703344 658652 1361996

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 412117 318663 730780 2. POSTAL 4 3. TOTAL 412121 318663 730784

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 730784 53.66% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 664187 3. REJECTED 65984 9.03% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 613 5. TENDERED 52

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1696 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 803

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DR.KATHIRIYA VALLABHBHAI RAMJIBHAI 480316

Runner up : AIRJP RADADIYA VITHALBHAI HANSRAJBHAI 126129

MARGIN : 354187 53.33% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Porbandar NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 1 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 450530 431068 881598 2. SERVICE 193 40 233 3. TOTAL 450723 431108 881831

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 278645 226998 505643 2. POSTAL 25 2 27 3. TOTAL 278670 227000 505670

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 505670 57.34% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 484512 3. REJECTED 20929 4.14% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 229 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1161 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 760

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP JAVIYA GORDHANBHAI JADAVBHAI 257516

Runner up : INC ODEDARA BHARATBHAI MALDEVJI 130228

MARGIN : 127288 26.27% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Junagadh NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 544267 513975 1058242 2. SERVICE 58 22 80 3. TOTAL 544325 513997 1058322

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 342412 280339 622751 2. POSTAL 4 3. TOTAL 342416 280339 622755

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 622755 58.84% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 596139 3. REJECTED 26376 4.24% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 240 5. TENDERED 8

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1326 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 801

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHIKHALIYA BHAVANABEN DEVRAJBHAI 318667

Runner up : INC JORA JETHALAL RANABHAI 228356

MARGIN : 90311 15.15% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Amreli NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 421591 402353 823944 2. SERVICE 28 16 44 3. TOTAL 421619 402369 823988

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 285893 230043 515936 2. POSTAL 2 1 3 3. TOTAL 285895 230044 515939

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 515939 62.61% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 489039 3. REJECTED 26641 5.16% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 259 5. TENDERED 14

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1314 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 627

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DILEEP SANGHANI 264814

Runner up : INC KOTADIA MANUBHAI NARANBHAI 142641

MARGIN : 122173 24.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Bhavnagar NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 505376 468232 973608 2. SERVICE 32 20 52 3. TOTAL 505408 468252 973660

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 316472 254629 571101 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 316472 254629 571101

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 571101 58.66% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 545640 3. REJECTED 24376 4.27% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1085 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1379 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 706

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RANA RAJENDRASINH GHANSHYAMSINH 289344 (RAJUBHAI RANA)

Runner up : INC GOHIL SHAKTISINHJI HARICHANDRASINHJI 210138

MARGIN : 79206 14.52% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Dhandhuka (SC) NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 504350 479568 983918 2. SERVICE 53 20 73 3. TOTAL 504403 479588 983991

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 334037 273304 607341 2. POSTAL 6 4 10 3. TOTAL 334043 273308 607351

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 607351 61.72% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 586220 3. REJECTED 21131 3.48% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1297 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 759

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP VARMA RATILAL KALIDAS 260061

Runner up : INC CHAVDA MOTIBHAI MAVJIBHAI 243666

MARGIN : 16395 2.80% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Ahmedabad NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 686128 606253 1292381 2. SERVICE 89 30 119 3. TOTAL 686217 606283 1292500

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 369886 281859 651745 2. POSTAL 181 148 329 3. TOTAL 370067 282007 652074

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 652074 50.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 627409 3. REJECTED 24232 3.72% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 433 5. TENDERED 67

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1269 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 1006

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 350699

Runner up : INC HARUBHAI MEHTA 213886

MARGIN : 136813 21.81% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Gandhinagar NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 923627 859421 1783048 2. SERVICE 97 37 134 3. TOTAL 923724 859458 1783182

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 517262 412354 929616 2. POSTAL 27 3. TOTAL 517289 412354 929643

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 929643 52.13% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 904339 3. REJECTED 23505 2.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1799 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1836 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 971

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ADVANI LALKRISHNA 541340

Runner up : INC P. K. DATTA 264639

MARGIN : 276701 30.60% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Mehsana NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 539728 540996 1080724 2. SERVICE 100 45 145 3. TOTAL 539828 541041 1080869

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 405662 366782 772444 2. POSTAL 48 3. TOTAL 405710 366782 772492

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 772492 71.47% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 746776 3. REJECTED 25536 3.31% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 180 5. TENDERED 43

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1294 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 835

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DR. A.K.PATEL 338368

Runner up : INC MANSINH SURSINH THAKOR 213034

MARGIN : 125334 16.78% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Patan (SC) NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 485969 490636 976605 2. SERVICE 80 31 111 3. TOTAL 486049 490667 976716

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 346488 311559 658047 2. POSTAL 63 3. TOTAL 346551 311559 658110

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 658110 67.38% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 634166 3. REJECTED 23116 3.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 828 5. TENDERED 20

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1265 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 772

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP KANODIYA MAHESHKUMAR MITHABHAI 293800

Runner up : AIRJP CHAVDA MAHENDRAKUMAR KHEMCHANDBHAI 164281

MARGIN : 129519 20.42% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Banaskantha NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 555514 536946 1092460 2. SERVICE 16 1 17 3. TOTAL 555530 536947 1092477

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 416981 345641 762622 2. POSTAL 6 3. TOTAL 416987 345641 762628

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 762628 69.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 720222 3. REJECTED 42084 5.52% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 322 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1365 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 800

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHAUDHARI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI 382714

Runner up : INC B.K. GADHVI 297959

MARGIN : 84755 11.77% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Sabarkantha NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 2 8 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 1 1 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 544568 549676 1094244 2. SERVICE 296 147 443 3. TOTAL 544864 549823 1094687

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 382636 346269 728905 2. POSTAL 415 3. TOTAL 383051 346269 729320

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 729320 66.62% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 699106 3. REJECTED 30084 4.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 130 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1406 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 779

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC NISHABEN AMARSINHBHAI CHAUDHARI 288752

Runner up : BJP KANUBHAI RAVJIBHAI PATEL 278886

MARGIN : 9866 1.41% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Kapadvanj NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 558716 544983 1103699 2. SERVICE 157 81 238 3. TOTAL 558873 545064 1103937

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 390441 321039 711480 2. POSTAL 314 3. TOTAL 390755 321039 711794

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 711794 64.48% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 685826 3. REJECTED 24716 3.47% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1252 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1366 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 808

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHAUHAN JAYSINHJI MANSHINGJI 274507

Runner up : INC JAGADISHBHAI MOTIJI THAKOR 223213

MARGIN : 51294 7.48% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Dohad (ST) NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 3 1 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 512559 502555 1015114 2. SERVICE 141 62 203 3. TOTAL 512700 502617 1015317

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 288026 254040 542066 2. POSTAL 41 3. TOTAL 288067 254040 542107

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 542107 53.39% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 516976 3. REJECTED 25131 4.64% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1317 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 771

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC DAMOR SOMJIBHAI PUNJABHAI 276011

Runner up : BJP DAMOR TERSINHBHAI BADIABHAI 161731

MARGIN : 114280 22.11% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Godhra NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 519974 482746 1002720 2. SERVICE 172 53 225 3. TOTAL 520146 482799 1002945

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 333762 275542 609304 2. POSTAL 14 1 15 3. TOTAL 333776 275543 609319

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 609319 60.75% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 580697 3. REJECTED 28587 4.69% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 35 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1332 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 753

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PATEL SHANTILAL PARSHOTAMDAS 200168

Runner up : BJP SOLANKI GOPALSINHJEE GULABSINHJEE 160920

MARGIN : 39248 6.76% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Kaira NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 531861 504937 1036798 2. SERVICE 44 8 52 3. TOTAL 531905 504945 1036850

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 367952 282559 650511 2. POSTAL 138 3. TOTAL 368090 282559 650649

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 650649 62.75% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 617614 3. REJECTED 32764 5.04% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 271 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1211 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 856

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 273372

Runner up : BJP CHAUHAN PRABHATSINH HATHISINH 233157

MARGIN : 40215 6.51% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Anand NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 1 2 4. CONTESTED 2 0 2 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 0 0 0

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 530663 498199 1028862 2. SERVICE 33 16 49 3. TOTAL 530696 498215 1028911

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 372622 301577 674199 2. POSTAL 16 3. TOTAL 372638 301577 674215

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 674215 65.53% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 636474 3. REJECTED 36011 5.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1730 5. TENDERED 11

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1251 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 822

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC CHAVDA ISHVARBHAI KHODABHAI 337265

Runner up : BJP PATEL JAYPRAKASH VAGHIJIBHAI (BABAL 299209 BHAI)

MARGIN : 38056 5.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Chhota Udaipur (ST) NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 481355 462357 943712 2. SERVICE 67 39 106 3. TOTAL 481422 462396 943818

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 314944 261170 576114 2. POSTAL 5 4 9 3. TOTAL 314949 261174 576123

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 576123 61.04% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 549214 3. REJECTED 26295 4.56% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 614 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1205 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 783

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC NARANBHAI JEMALABHAI RATHAWA 279867

Runner up : BJP RATHAWA RAMSINGBHAI PATALBHAI 218852

MARGIN : 61015 11.11% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Baroda NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 3 11 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 4 2 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 732622 671731 1404353 2. SERVICE 62 33 95 3. TOTAL 732684 671764 1404448

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 451758 363070 814828 2. POSTAL 7 3 10 3. TOTAL 451765 363073 814838

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 814838 58.02% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 785724 3. REJECTED 27867 3.42% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1247 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1498 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 938

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP THAKKAR JAYABEN BHARATKUMAR 387798

Runner up : INC GAEKWAD SATYAJITSINH DULEEPSINH 335381

MARGIN : 52417 6.67% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Broach NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 536447 512664 1049111 2. SERVICE 52 19 71 3. TOTAL 536499 512683 1049182

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 357992 307434 665426 2. POSTAL 17 1 18 3. TOTAL 358009 307435 665444

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 665444 63.43% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 636669 3. REJECTED 28481 4.28% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 294 5. TENDERED 11

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1369 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 766

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHANDUBHAI SHANABHAI DESHMUKH 222981

Runner up : INC KAKUJI IQBALBHAI MAHAMMEDBHAI (IQBAL 211372 KAKUJI)

MARGIN : 11609 1.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Surat NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 1031365 867224 1898589 2. SERVICE 9 3 12 3. TOTAL 1031374 867227 1898601

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 529271 365716 894987 2. POSTAL 17 1 18 3. TOTAL 529288 365717 895005

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 895005 47.14% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 866539 3. REJECTED 28172 3.15% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 294 5. TENDERED 104

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1800 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 1055

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 564601

Runner up : INC THAKORBHAI NAIK 260579

MARGIN : 304022 35.08% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Mandvi (ST) NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 520255 522689 1042944 2. SERVICE 29 15 44 3. TOTAL 520284 522704 1042988

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 343838 315203 659041 2. POSTAL 215 55 270 3. TOTAL 344053 315258 659311

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 659311 63.21% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 628959 3. REJECTED 30131 4.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 221 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1302 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 801

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC GAMIT CHHITUBHAI DEVJIBHAI 285905

Runner up : BJP PATEL MANSINHBHAI KALYANJIBHAI 269419

MARGIN : 16486 2.62% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : GUJARAT CODE : S06

CONSTITUENCY : Bulsar (ST) NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 572731 560480 1133211 2. SERVICE 42 13 55 3. TOTAL 572773 560493 1133266

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 337837 302661 640498 2. POSTAL 31 3. TOTAL 337868 302661 640529

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 640529 56.52% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 615039 3. REJECTED 25376 3.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 114 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1235 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 918

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHAUDHARI MANIBHAI RAMJIBHAI 290312

Runner up : INC UTTAMBHAI HARJIBHAI PATEL 273036

MARGIN : 17276 2.81% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Ambala (SC) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 1 16 2. REJECTED 4 1 5 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 589256 501848 1091104 2. SERVICE 927 391 1318 3. TOTAL 590183 502239 1092422

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 417621 330470 748091 2. POSTAL 204 18 222 3. TOTAL 417825 330488 748313

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 748313 68.50% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 740546 3. REJECTED 7496 1.00% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 271 5. TENDERED 12

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1544 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 708

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BSP AMAN KUMAR NAGRA 273792

Runner up : BJP SURAJ BHAN 270928

MARGIN : 2864 0.39% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Kurukshetra NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 18 2 20 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 6 0 6 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 582098 506331 1088429 2. SERVICE 694 385 1079 3. TOTAL 582792 506716 1089508

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 432429 341115 773544 2. POSTAL 277 20 297 3. TOTAL 432706 341135 773841

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 773841 71.03% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 765234 3. REJECTED 8607 1.11% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1465 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 744

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner HLD(R) KAILASHO DEVI 333387

Runner up : INC KULDIP SHARMA 191867

MARGIN : 141520 18.49% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Karnal NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 0 20 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 14 0 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 615063 521393 1136456 2. SERVICE 812 549 1361 3. TOTAL 615875 521942 1137817

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 454431 351459 805890 2. POSTAL 147 101 248 3. TOTAL 454578 351560 806138

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 806138 70.85% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 796738 3. REJECTED 9400 1.17% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 15

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1469 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 775

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 327750

Runner up : BJP I.D. SWAMI 275689

MARGIN : 52061 6.53% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Sonepat NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 18 1 19 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 16 1 17 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 1 14

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 581147 474622 1055769 2. SERVICE 2492 1562 4054 3. TOTAL 583639 476184 1059823

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 402287 296951 699238 2. POSTAL 329 57 386 3. TOTAL 402616 297008 699624

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 699624 66.01% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 692207 3. REJECTED 7417 1.06% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 132

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1513 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 700

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner HLD(R) KISHAN SINGH 290299

Runner up : HVP ABHEY RAM DAHIYA 152975

MARGIN : 137324 19.84% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Rohtak NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 23 0 23 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 18 0 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 0 15

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 508104 424369 932473 2. SERVICE 4158 2376 6534 3. TOTAL 512262 426745 939007

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 377305 288711 666016 2. POSTAL 1410 213 1623 3. TOTAL 378715 288924 667639

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 667639 71.10% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 659414 3. REJECTED 8225 1.23% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 208

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1368 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 686

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC BHUPINDER SINGH 254951

Runner up : HLD(R) DEVI LAL S/O SH. LEKH RAM 254568

MARGIN : 383 0.06% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Faridabad NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 4 23 2. REJECTED 5 2 7 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 13 2 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 2 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 743026 646256 1389282 2. SERVICE 776 484 1260 3. TOTAL 743802 646740 1390542

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 536650 376946 913596 2. POSTAL 165 60 225 3. TOTAL 536815 377006 913821

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 913821 65.72% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 899287 3. REJECTED 14002 1.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 532 5. TENDERED 42

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1857 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 749

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAMCHANDER BAINDA 304022

Runner up : INC KHURSHID AHMAD 288679

MARGIN : 15343 1.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Mahendragarh NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 639384 577946 1217330 2. SERVICE 5076 3391 8467 3. TOTAL 644460 581337 1225797

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 443230 359411 802641 2. POSTAL 884 398 1282 3. TOTAL 444114 359809 803923

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 803923 65.58% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 793139 3. REJECTED 10784 1.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 101

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1747 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 702

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC INDERJIT SINGH 329126

Runner up : BJP COL .RAM SINGH 260990

MARGIN : 68136 8.59% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Bhiwani NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 31 1 32 2. REJECTED 8 0 8 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 20 1 21 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 18 1 19

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 567929 479126 1047055 2. SERVICE 3295 1947 5242 3. TOTAL 571224 481073 1052297

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 424384 334265 758649 2. POSTAL 1028 210 1238 3. TOTAL 425412 334475 759887

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 759887 72.21% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 749990 3. REJECTED 9704 1.28% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 193 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1560 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 675

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner HVP S/O 361257

Runner up : HLD(R) AJAY SINGH 351546

MARGIN : 9711 1.29% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Hissar NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 0 17 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 14 0 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 558998 465225 1024223 2. SERVICE 1292 817 2109 3. TOTAL 560290 466042 1026332

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 420585 312691 733276 2. POSTAL 341 248 589 3. TOTAL 420926 312939 733865

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 733865 71.50% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 725122 3. REJECTED 8548 1.16% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 195 5. TENDERED 97

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1404 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 731

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner HLD(R) SURENDER SINGH BARWALA 260271

Runner up : HVP OM PARKASH JINDAL 179780

MARGIN : 80491 11.10% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HARYANA CODE : S07

CONSTITUENCY : Sirsa (SC) NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 2 17 2. REJECTED 3 1 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 11 1 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 573997 498740 1072737 2. SERVICE 379 234 613 3. TOTAL 574376 498974 1073350

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 416247 325688 741935 2. POSTAL 102 3. TOTAL 416349 325688 742037

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 742037 69.13% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 731127 3. REJECTED 10568 1.42% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 342 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1522 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 705

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner HLD(R) DR.SUSHIL KUMAR INDORA 309451

Runner up : INC SELJA 215521

MARGIN : 93930 12.85% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HIMACHAL PRADES CODE : S08

CONSTITUENCY : Simla (SC) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 483211 423815 907026 2. SERVICE 1971 673 2644 3. TOTAL 485182 424488 909670

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 341309 292417 633726 2. POSTAL 485 71 556 3. TOTAL 341794 292488 634282

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 634282 69.73% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 624337 3. REJECTED 9943 1.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 2 5. TENDERED 44

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1691 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 538

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KARISHAN DATT SULTANPURI 307861

Runner up : BJP VIRENDER KASHYAP 265836

MARGIN : 42025 6.73% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HIMACHAL PRADES CODE : S08

CONSTITUENCY : Mandi NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 470362 455469 925831 2. SERVICE 3934 1943 5877 3. TOTAL 474296 457412 931708

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 263510 225754 489264 2. POSTAL 1140 256 1396 3. TOTAL 264650 226010 490660

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 490660 52.66% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 487238 3. REJECTED 3417 0.70% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 5 5. TENDERED 14

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1712 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 544

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

03-06-1998 06-06-1998 06-06-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP MAHESHWAR SINGH 304210

Runner up : INC SMT.PRATIBHA SINGH 172378

MARGIN : 131832 27.06% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HIMACHAL PRADES CODE : S08

CONSTITUENCY : Kangra NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 429640 456002 885642 2. SERVICE 6828 3713 10541 3. TOTAL 436468 459715 896183

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 307122 333345 640467 2. POSTAL 1758 387 2145 3. TOTAL 308880 333732 642612

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 642612 71.71% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 635730 3. REJECTED 6072 0.94% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 810 5. TENDERED 23

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1455 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 616

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 04-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 334684

Runner up : INC SAT MAHAJAN 275449

MARGIN : 59235 9.32% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : HIMACHAL PRADES CODE : S08

CONSTITUENCY : Hamirpur NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 424161 455802 879963 2. SERVICE 7457 3883 11340 3. TOTAL 431618 459685 891303

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 293798 344651 638449 2. POSTAL 1507 103 1610 3. TOTAL 295305 344754 640059

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 640059 71.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 633363 3. REJECTED 6674 1.04% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 22 5. TENDERED 50

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1372 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 650

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 04-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SURESH CHANDEL 319631

Runner up : INC MAJ.GEN.BIKRAM SINGH 241722

MARGIN : 77909 12.30% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : JAMMU & KASHMIR CODE : S09

CONSTITUENCY : Baramulla NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 31 0 31 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 29 0 29 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 27 0 27

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 426804 334461 761265 2. SERVICE 629 134 763 3. TOTAL 427433 334595 762028

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 230022 86591 316613 2. POSTAL 2085 893 2978 3. TOTAL 232107 87484 319591

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 319591 41.94% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 303568 3. REJECTED 16023 5.01% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1143 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 667

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

07-03-1998 09-03-1998 10-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JKN PROFESSOR 131164

Runner up : IND MUZAFFAR HUSSAIN BAIG 93179

MARGIN : 37985 12.51% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : JAMMU & KASHMIR CODE : S09

CONSTITUENCY : Srinagar NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 455716 397399 853115 2. SERVICE 48 20 68 3. TOTAL 455764 397419 853183

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 178853 77622 256475 2. POSTAL 10 5 15 3. TOTAL 178863 77627 256490

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 256490 30.06% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 242298 3. REJECTED 14192 5.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 987 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 864

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 08-03-1998 09-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JKN 144609

Runner up : INC AGA SYED MOHDI 73770

MARGIN : 70839 29.24% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : JAMMU & KASHMIR CODE : S09

CONSTITUENCY : Anantnag NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 444412 360485 804897 2. SERVICE 79 7 86 3. TOTAL 444491 360492 804983

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 133829 88311 222140 2. POSTAL 3110 1347 4457 3. TOTAL 136939 89658 226597

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 226597 28.15% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 215417 3. REJECTED 10262 4.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 918 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 994 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 810

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

07-03-1998 09-03-1998 10-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MUFTI MOHMAD SAYEED 120444

Runner up : JKN MOHD. YUSUF TENG 68444

MARGIN : 52000 24.14% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : JAMMU & KASHMIR CODE : S09

CONSTITUENCY : Ladakh NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 68750 72110 140860 2. SERVICE 2489 143 2632 3. TOTAL 71239 72253 143492

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 53332 50905 104237 2. POSTAL 986 42 1028 3. TOTAL 54318 50947 105265

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 105265 73.36% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 104149 3. REJECTED 1116 1.06% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 391 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 367

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

03-06-1998 06-06-1998 07-06-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JKN SYED HUSSAIN 62432

Runner up : INC PHUNTSOG NAMGYAL 31875

MARGIN : 30557 29.34% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : JAMMU & KASHMIR CODE : S09

CONSTITUENCY : Udhampur NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 15 0 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 540304 469564 1009868 2. SERVICE 6239 136 6375 3. TOTAL 546543 469700 1016243

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 275985 246683 522668 2. POSTAL 197 34 231 3. TOTAL 276182 246717 522899

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 522899 51.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 515308 3. REJECTED 7591 1.45% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1386 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 733

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

07-03-1998 16-04-1998 17-04-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP PROF. CHAMAN LAL GUPTA 250813

Runner up : JKN RAJINDER SINGH CHIB 169449

MARGIN : 81364 15.79% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : JAMMU & KASHMIR CODE : S09

CONSTITUENCY : Jammu NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 0 19 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 18 0 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 0 15

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 763007 661321 1424328 2. SERVICE 14537 3988 18525 3. TOTAL 777544 665309 1442853

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 438376 349549 787925 2. POSTAL 1459 145 1604 3. TOTAL 439835 349694 789529

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 789529 54.72% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 777857 3. REJECTED 11672 1.48% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 16

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1611 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 896

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 08-03-1998 09-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP VAID VISHNO DUTT 336472

Runner up : JKN JANAK RAJ GUPTA 208571

MARGIN : 127901 16.44% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Bidar (SC) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 605323 582810 1188133 2. SERVICE 208 138 346 3. TOTAL 605531 582948 1188479

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 341922 268058 609980 2. POSTAL 85 3. TOTAL 342007 268058 610065

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 610065 51.33% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 596294 3. REJECTED 13515 2.22% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 256 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1591 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 747

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAMCHANDRA VEERAPPA 317504

Runner up : JD BABU HONNA NAIK 132871

MARGIN : 184633 30.96% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Gulbarga NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 635049 638972 1274021 2. SERVICE 64 26 90 3. TOTAL 635113 638998 1274111

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 406835 344777 751612 2. POSTAL 82 40 122 3. TOTAL 406917 344817 751734

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 751734 59.00% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 735708 3. REJECTED 15657 2.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 369 5. TENDERED 137

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1593 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 800

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP BASWARAJ PATIL SEDAM 328982

Runner up : JD QAMARUL ISLAM 197184

MARGIN : 131798 17.91% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Raichur NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 593157 606243 1199400 2. SERVICE 34 15 49 3. TOTAL 593191 606258 1199449

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 346664 260439 607103 2. POSTAL 60 31 91 3. TOTAL 346724 260470 607194

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 607194 50.62% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 588461 3. REJECTED 18501 3.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 232 5. TENDERED 59

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1567 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 765

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC A.VENKATESH NAIK 264187

Runner up : JD RAJA RANGAPPA NAIK 185909

MARGIN : 78278 13.30% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Koppal NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 601595 610400 1211995 2. SERVICE 59 35 94 3. TOTAL 601654 610435 1212089

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 393500 332773 726273 2. POSTAL 45 24 69 3. TOTAL 393545 332797 726342

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 726342 59.92% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 707559 3. REJECTED 18439 2.54% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 344 5. TENDERED 54

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1644 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 737

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC H.G.RAMULU 289681

Runner up : JD BASAVARAJ RAYAREDDY 206559

MARGIN : 83122 11.75% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Bellary NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 586666 592980 1179646 2. SERVICE 47 18 65 3. TOTAL 586713 592998 1179711

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 398775 339823 738598 2. POSTAL 11 1 12 3. TOTAL 398786 339824 738610

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 738610 62.61% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 716576 3. REJECTED 21610 2.93% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 424 5. TENDERED 136

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1577 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 748

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC K.C.KONDAIAH 284909

Runner up : LS N.THIPPANNA 221171

MARGIN : 63738 8.89% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Davangere NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 601489 580240 1181729 2. SERVICE 45 13 58 3. TOTAL 601534 580253 1181787

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 450266 377669 827935 2. POSTAL 74 3. TOTAL 450340 377669 828009

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 828009 70.06% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 814241 3. REJECTED 13365 1.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 403 5. TENDERED 81

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1643 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 719

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC SHAMANUR SHIVA SHANKARAPPA 343704

Runner up : BJP G.MALLIKARJUNAPPA 332372

MARGIN : 11332 1.39% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Chitradurga NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 586029 566756 1152785 2. SERVICE 56 11 67 3. TOTAL 586085 566767 1152852

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 414612 348456 763068 2. POSTAL 143 3 146 3. TOTAL 414755 348459 763214

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 763214 66.20% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 750754 3. REJECTED 11979 1.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 481 5. TENDERED 38

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1600 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 721

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC C.P.MUDALA GIRIYAPPA 321930

Runner up : LS P.KODANDARAMAIAH 263609

MARGIN : 58321 7.77% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Tumkur NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 6 1 7 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 548374 532395 1080769 2. SERVICE 59 23 82 3. TOTAL 548433 532418 1080851

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 397423 331512 728935 2. POSTAL 57 3. TOTAL 397480 331512 728992

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 728992 67.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 719371 3. REJECTED 9564 1.31% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 57 5. TENDERED 13

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1469 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 736

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP S.MALLIKARJUNAIAH 327312

Runner up : INC R.NARAYANA 256125

MARGIN : 71187 9.90% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Chikballapur NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 2 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 2 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 581028 563604 1144632 2. SERVICE 23 14 37 3. TOTAL 581051 563618 1144669

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 444104 381104 825208 2. POSTAL 21 3. TOTAL 444125 381104 825229

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 825229 72.09% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 812329 3. REJECTED 12900 1.56% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 35

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1499 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 764

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC R.L.JALAPPA 360761

Runner up : JD C.BYRE GOWDA 233706

MARGIN : 127055 15.64% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Kolar (SC) NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 547253 532948 1080201 2. SERVICE 129 34 163 3. TOTAL 547382 532982 1080364

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 420832 359929 780761 2. POSTAL 45 3. TOTAL 420877 359929 780806

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 780806 72.27% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 767937 3. REJECTED 11699 1.50% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1170 5. TENDERED 33

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1465 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 737

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC K.H.MUNIYAPPA 304261

Runner up : JD BALAJI CHANNAIAH 226289

MARGIN : 77972 10.15% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Kanakapura NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 997353 924361 1921714 2. SERVICE 145 27 172 3. TOTAL 997498 924388 1921886

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 664087 563811 1227898 2. POSTAL 151 3. TOTAL 664238 563811 1228049

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1228049 63.90% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1206041 3. REJECTED 19302 1.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 2706 5. TENDERED 249

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2396 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 802

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP M.SRINIVAS 470387

Runner up : INC DR.D.PREMACHANDRA SAGAR 453946

MARGIN : 16441 1.36% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : North NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 21 0 21 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 16 0 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 871039 792834 1663873 2. SERVICE 325 107 432 3. TOTAL 871364 792941 1664305

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 523136 438551 961687 2. POSTAL 30 3. TOTAL 523166 438551 961717

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 961717 57.78% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 948847 3. REJECTED 12870 1.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 188

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2012 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 827

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC C.K.JAFFER SHARIEF 399582

Runner up : LS DR. JEEVARAJ ALVA 327135

MARGIN : 72447 7.64% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Bangalore South NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 744231 653712 1397943 2. SERVICE 127 0 127 3. TOTAL 744358 653712 1398070

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 448496 361522 810018 2. POSTAL 117 3. TOTAL 448613 361522 810135

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 810135 57.95% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 798135 3. REJECTED 7656 0.95% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 4344 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1699 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 823

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 429648

Runner up : INC D.P.SHARMA 249601

MARGIN : 180047 22.56% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Mandya NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 540532 526634 1067166 2. SERVICE 41 10 51 3. TOTAL 540573 526644 1067217

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 402487 392156 794643 2. POSTAL 170 8 178 3. TOTAL 402657 392164 794821

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 794821 74.48% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 784814 3. REJECTED 10007 1.26% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 66

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1451 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 736

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JD 431439

Runner up : INC G.MADE GOWDA 250916

MARGIN : 180523 23.00% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Chamarajanagar (SC NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 547659 534786 1082445 2. SERVICE 57 13 70 3. TOTAL 547716 534799 1082515

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 404326 342877 747203 2. POSTAL 18 3. TOTAL 404344 342877 747221

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 747221 69.03% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 732403 3. REJECTED 14227 1.90% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 591 5. TENDERED 49

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1396 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 775

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JD SIDDARAJU. A. 340490

Runner up : INC SREENIVASA PRASAD. V. 270175

MARGIN : 70315 9.60% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Mysore NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 633457 606548 1240005 2. SERVICE 79 24 103 3. TOTAL 633536 606572 1240108

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 459267 399092 858359 2. POSTAL 38 5 43 3. TOTAL 459305 399097 858402

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 858402 69.22% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 845219 3. REJECTED 12987 1.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 196 5. TENDERED 95

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1640 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 756

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP C.H.VIJAYASHANKAR 355846

Runner up : INC S.CHIKKAMADU 252822

MARGIN : 103024 12.19% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Mangalore NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 485839 485451 971290 2. SERVICE 497 171 668 3. TOTAL 486336 485622 971958

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 367483 348059 715542 2. POSTAL 275 95 370 3. TOTAL 367758 348154 715912

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 715912 73.66% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 708897 3. REJECTED 7015 0.98% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 103

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1381 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 703

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP V.DHANANJAYA KUMAR 341362

Runner up : INC JANARDHANA POOJARY 334455

MARGIN : 6907 0.97% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Udupi NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 480120 527156 1007276 2. SERVICE 66 20 86 3. TOTAL 480186 527176 1007362

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 321778 356759 678537 2. POSTAL 114 98 212 3. TOTAL 321892 356857 678749

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 678749 67.38% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 671787 3. REJECTED 6962 1.03% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 41

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1375 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 733

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP I.M.JAYARAMA SHETTY 341466

Runner up : INC 284898

MARGIN : 56568 8.42% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Hassan NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 3 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 5 1 6 4. CONTESTED 3 2 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 583937 588366 1172303 2. SERVICE 199 69 268 3. TOTAL 584136 588435 1172571

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 453282 411273 864555 2. POSTAL 66 3. TOTAL 453348 411273 864621

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 864621 73.74% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 853622 3. REJECTED 10784 1.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 215 5. TENDERED 58

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1653 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 709

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JD H.D.DEVEGOWDA 336407

Runner up : INC H.C.SREEKANTAIAH @ ANNAIAH 304753

MARGIN : 31654 3.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Chikmagalur NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 2 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 2 2 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 522466 528058 1050524 2. SERVICE 76 31 107 3. TOTAL 522542 528089 1050631

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 381623 345765 727388 2. POSTAL 114 19 133 3. TOTAL 381737 345784 727521

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 727521 69.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 718572 3. REJECTED 8828 1.21% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 121 5. TENDERED 71

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1424 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 738

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SREEKANTAPPA D.C. 316137

Runner up : INC M. 263641

MARGIN : 52496 7.31% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Shimoga NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 564325 545670 1109995 2. SERVICE 114 26 140 3. TOTAL 564439 545696 1110135

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 421451 365245 786696 2. POSTAL 34 3. TOTAL 421485 365245 786730

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 786730 70.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 775896 3. REJECTED 10431 1.33% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 403 5. TENDERED 100

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1532 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 725

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP AYANOOR MANJUNATH 352277

Runner up : INC D.B.CHANDRE GOWDA 192370

MARGIN : 159907 20.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Kanara NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 3 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 3 1 4 4. CONTESTED 5 2 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 551677 534053 1085730 2. SERVICE 477 213 690 3. TOTAL 552154 534266 1086420

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 394096 336335 730431 2. POSTAL 324 57 381 3. TOTAL 394420 336392 730812

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 730812 67.27% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 715543 3. REJECTED 14818 2.03% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 451 5. TENDERED 15

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1617 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 672

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ANANT KUMAR 363051

Runner up : INC ALVA MARGRET 276004

MARGIN : 87047 12.17% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Dharwad South NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 545263 516195 1061458 2. SERVICE 106 48 154 3. TOTAL 545369 516243 1061612

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 391716 326401 718117 2. POSTAL 38 4 42 3. TOTAL 391754 326405 718159

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 718159 67.65% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 704424 3. REJECTED 13508 1.88% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 227 5. TENDERED 18

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1496 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 710

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner LS B.M.MENASINAKAI 328333

Runner up : INC PROF. I.G.SANADI 241371

MARGIN : 86962 12.35% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Dharwad North NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 555085 529501 1084586 2. SERVICE 191 98 289 3. TOTAL 555276 529599 1084875

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 378083 316033 694116 2. POSTAL 66 3 69 3. TOTAL 378149 316036 694185

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 694185 63.99% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 677286 3. REJECTED 16486 2.37% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 413 5. TENDERED 301

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1506 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 720

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP VIJAY SANKESHWAR 339660

Runner up : INC D.K.NAIKAR 210459

MARGIN : 129201 19.08% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Belgaum NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 600943 598997 1199940 2. SERVICE 1264 588 1852 3. TOTAL 602207 599585 1201792

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 401207 335689 736896 2. POSTAL 754 90 844 3. TOTAL 401961 335779 737740

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 737740 61.39% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 724214 3. REJECTED 13345 1.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 181 5. TENDERED 32

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1558 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 771

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP BABAGOUDA RUDRAGOUDA PATIL 327891

Runner up : INC S.B.SIDNAL 230834

MARGIN : 97057 13.40% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Chikkodi (SC) NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 1 15 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 8 1 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 1 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 539710 528163 1067873 2. SERVICE 830 385 1215 3. TOTAL 540540 528548 1069088

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 373020 320082 693102 2. POSTAL 218 38 256 3. TOTAL 373238 320120 693358

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 693358 64.86% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 678886 3. REJECTED 14276 2.06% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 196 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1256 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 851

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner LS JIGAJINAGI RAMESH CHANDAPPA 359760

Runner up : INC B.SHANKARANAND 228522

MARGIN : 131238 19.33% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Bagalkot NO : 27

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 535063 544578 1079641 2. SERVICE 206 85 291 3. TOTAL 535269 544663 1079932

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 382147 342757 724904 2. POSTAL 47 3. TOTAL 382194 342757 724951

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 724951 67.13% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 709437 3. REJECTED 15195 2.10% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 319 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1520 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 710

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner LS AJAYKUMAR SAMBASADASHIV SARNAIK 352795

Runner up : INC SIDDU NYAMAGOUDA 269163

MARGIN : 83632 11.79% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KARNATAKA CODE : S10

CONSTITUENCY : Bijapur NO : 28

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 574475 558670 1133145 2. SERVICE 354 0 354 3. TOTAL 574829 558670 1133499

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 351943 303360 655303 2. POSTAL 67 3. TOTAL 352010 303360 655370

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 655370 57.82% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 639417 3. REJECTED 15953 2.43% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1562 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 726

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PATIL MALLANAGOUDA BASANAGOUDA 261623

Runner up : BJP PATIL BASANAGOUDA LINGANAGOUDA 208801

MARGIN : 52822 8.26% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Kasaragod NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 551903 587828 1139731 2. SERVICE 938 398 1336 3. TOTAL 552841 588226 1141067

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 417516 451954 869470 2. POSTAL 2221 243 2464 3. TOTAL 419737 452197 871934

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 871934 76.41% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 866525 3. REJECTED 5409 0.62% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 334

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1288 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 886

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM T. GOVINDAN 395910

Runner up : INC KHADER MANGAD 347670

MARGIN : 48240 5.57% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Cannanore NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 521604 548212 1069816 2. SERVICE 1312 628 1940 3. TOTAL 522916 548840 1071756

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 395869 424010 819879 2. POSTAL 3949 380 4329 3. TOTAL 399818 424390 824208

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 824208 76.90% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 819320 3. REJECTED 4834 0.59% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 54 5. TENDERED 156

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1173 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 914

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 380465

Runner up : IND A.C.SHANMUKHA DAS 378285

MARGIN : 2180 0.27% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Badagara NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 2 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 1 2 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 542196 581947 1124143 2. SERVICE 639 294 933 3. TOTAL 542835 582241 1125076

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 395138 447017 842155 2. POSTAL 2937 137 3074 3. TOTAL 398075 447154 845229

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 845229 75.13% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 840958 3. REJECTED 4271 0.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 133

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1164 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 967

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM A.K. PREMAJAM 407876

Runner up : INC P.M. SURESH BABU 348715

MARGIN : 59161 7.03% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Calicut NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 525416 556559 1081975 2. SERVICE 593 263 856 3. TOTAL 526009 556822 1082831

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 394043 394734 788777 2. POSTAL 3335 137 3472 3. TOTAL 397378 394871 792249

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 792249 73.16% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 787418 3. REJECTED 4831 0.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 172

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1129 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 959

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ADV. P. SANKARAN 356392

Runner up : JD M.P. VEERENDRA KUMAR 337735

MARGIN : 18657 2.37% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Manjeri NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 575956 598082 1174038 2. SERVICE 508 253 761 3. TOTAL 576464 598335 1174799

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 384467 426681 811148 2. POSTAL 1728 160 1888 3. TOTAL 386195 426841 813036

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 813036 69.21% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 806946 3. REJECTED 5903 0.73% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 187 5. TENDERED 196

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1300 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 904

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner MUL E. AHAMED 400609

Runner up : CPM ADV. K.V. SALAHUDDIN 294600

MARGIN : 106009 13.14% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Ponnani NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 2 7 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 2 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 529227 576113 1105340 2. SERVICE 250 119 369 3. TOTAL 529477 576232 1105709

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 317938 373903 691841 2. POSTAL 618 47 665 3. TOTAL 318556 373950 692506

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 692506 62.63% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 685785 3. REJECTED 6678 0.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 43 5. TENDERED 59

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1239 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 892

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner MUL G.M. BANATWALLA 344461

Runner up : CPI MINU MUMTHAS 240217

MARGIN : 104244 15.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Palghat NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 524086 551029 1075115 2. SERVICE 891 438 1329 3. TOTAL 524977 551467 1076444

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 370088 373178 743266 2. POSTAL 1375 542 1917 3. TOTAL 371463 373720 745183

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 745183 69.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 736292 3. REJECTED 8487 1.14% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 404 5. TENDERED 140

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1154 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 933

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM N.N. KRISHNADAS 345963

Runner up : INC V.S. VIJAYARAGHAVAN 320941

MARGIN : 25022 3.40% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Ottapalam (SC) NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 497324 554024 1051348 2. SERVICE 747 404 1151 3. TOTAL 498071 554428 1052499

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 339352 380826 720178 2. POSTAL 1140 642 1782 3. TOTAL 340492 381468 721960

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 721960 68.59% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 715473 3. REJECTED 6389 0.88% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 98 5. TENDERED 107

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1134 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 928

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM S. AJAYAKUMAR 335376

Runner up : INC PROF: K.K. VIJAYALAKSHMI 315576

MARGIN : 19800 2.77% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Trichur NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 485190 538401 1023591 2. SERVICE 403 217 620 3. TOTAL 485593 538618 1024211

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 341429 385928 727357 2. POSTAL 1689 379 2068 3. TOTAL 343118 386307 729425

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 729425 71.22% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 723190 3. REJECTED 6235 0.85% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 58

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1141 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 898

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI V.V. RAGHAVAN 340216

Runner up : INC K. MURALEEDHARAN 321807

MARGIN : 18409 2.55% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Mukundapuram NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 500771 533123 1033894 2. SERVICE 304 139 443 3. TOTAL 501075 533262 1034337

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 364581 384479 749060 2. POSTAL 2809 448 3257 3. TOTAL 367390 384927 752317

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 752317 72.73% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 744981 3. REJECTED 7336 0.98% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 47

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1157 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 894

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC A.C. JOSE 347945

Runner up : CPM P. GOVINDAPPILLAI 338996

MARGIN : 8949 1.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Ernakulam NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 557092 569515 1126607 2. SERVICE 245 150 395 3. TOTAL 557337 569665 1127002

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 392170 381986 774156 2. POSTAL 303 1646 1949 3. TOTAL 392473 383632 776105

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 776105 68.86% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 770612 3. REJECTED 5493 0.71% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 80

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1249 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 902

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ADV. GEORGE EDEN 389387

Runner up : IND DR. 314879

MARGIN : 74508 9.67% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Muvattupuzha NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 496366 501922 998288 2. SERVICE 372 186 558 3. TOTAL 496738 502108 998846

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 348942 310458 659400 2. POSTAL 1239 212 1451 3. TOTAL 350181 310670 660851

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 660851 66.16% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 656023 3. REJECTED 4828 0.73% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 35

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1115 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 896

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner KEC(M) ADV. P.C. THOMAS 356168

Runner up : JD MATHEW JOHN 242359

MARGIN : 113809 17.35% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Kottayam NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 488346 492962 981308 2. SERVICE 852 427 1279 3. TOTAL 489198 493389 982587

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 365731 351534 717265 2. POSTAL 1928 671 2599 3. TOTAL 367659 352205 719864

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 719864 73.26% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 714992 3. REJECTED 4619 0.64% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 253 5. TENDERED 52

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1086 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 905

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM SURESH KURUP 335893

Runner up : INC RAMESH CHENNITHALA 330447

MARGIN : 5446 0.76% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Idukki NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 523155 528469 1051624 2. SERVICE 1240 426 1666 3. TOTAL 524395 528895 1053290

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 368257 349960 718217 2. POSTAL 814 80 894 3. TOTAL 369071 350040 719111

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 719111 68.27% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 714298 3. REJECTED 4446 0.62% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 367 5. TENDERED 75

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1221 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 863

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC P.C.CHACKO 333999

Runner up : KEC K. FRANCIS GEORGE 327649

MARGIN : 6350 0.89% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Alleppey NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 4 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 1 4 4. CONTESTED 1 3 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 0 2 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 479075 507812 986887 2. SERVICE 1661 717 2378 3. TOTAL 480736 508529 989265

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 370370 391406 761776 2. POSTAL 2490 541 3031 3. TOTAL 372860 391947 764807

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 764807 77.31% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 760040 3. REJECTED 4212 0.55% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 555 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1099 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 900

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC V.M. SUDHEERAN 386180

Runner up : CPM ADV. C.S. SUJATHA 345543

MARGIN : 40637 5.35% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Mavelikara NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 421362 467488 888850 2. SERVICE 3251 1499 4750 3. TOTAL 424613 468987 893600

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 290279 332047 622326 2. POSTAL 2042 670 2712 3. TOTAL 292321 332717 625038

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 625038 69.95% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 621359 3. REJECTED 3600 0.58% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 79 5. TENDERED 29

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 990 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 903

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PROF. P.J. KURIEN 275001

Runner up : IND PROF. NAINAN KOSHY 273740

MARGIN : 1261 0.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Adoor (SC) NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 469106 496414 965520 2. SERVICE 1692 749 2441 3. TOTAL 470798 497163 967961

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 325320 363951 689271 2. POSTAL 1864 174 2038 3. TOTAL 327184 364125 691309

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 691309 71.42% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 686813 3. REJECTED 4496 0.65% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 44

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1041 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 930

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI SURENDRAN 333297

Runner up : INC 316292

MARGIN : 17005 2.48% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Quilon NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 520655 538902 1059557 2. SERVICE 1459 724 2183 3. TOTAL 522114 539626 1061740

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 360847 401655 762502 2. POSTAL 2368 320 2688 3. TOTAL 363215 401975 765190

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 765190 72.07% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 760233 3. REJECTED 4957 0.65% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 67

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1126 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 943

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RSP N.K. PREMACHANDRAN 396145

Runner up : INC K.C. RAJAN 324383

MARGIN : 71762 9.44% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Chirayinkil NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 1 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 1 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 509462 547441 1056903 2. SERVICE 1725 615 2340 3. TOTAL 511187 548056 1059243

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 323555 369968 693523 2. POSTAL 2160 39 2199 3. TOTAL 325715 370007 695722

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 695722 65.68% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 689744 3. REJECTED 5857 0.84% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 121 5. TENDERED 79

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1273 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 832

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 321479

Runner up : INC M.M. HASSAN 313937

MARGIN : 7542 1.09% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : KERALA CODE : S11

CONSTITUENCY : Trivandrum NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 575131 590210 1165341 2. SERVICE 763 345 1108 3. TOTAL 575894 590555 1166449

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 379810 383618 763428 2. POSTAL 3297 75 3372 3. TOTAL 383107 383693 766800

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 766800 65.74% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 760823 3. REJECTED 5952 0.78% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 25 5. TENDERED 133

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1226 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 951

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC K. KARUNAKARAN 337429

Runner up : CPI K.V. SURENDRA NATH 322031

MARGIN : 15398 2.02% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Morena (SC) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 680244 560629 1240873 2. SERVICE 491 269 760 3. TOTAL 680735 560898 1241633

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 409627 237620 647247 2. POSTAL 139 3. TOTAL 409766 237620 647386

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 647386 52.14% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 638859 3. REJECTED 8527 1.32% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 42

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1439 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 863

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ASHOK CHHABIRAM 277499

Runner up : BSP PRITAM PRASAD 209378

MARGIN : 68121 10.66% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Bhind NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 14 0 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 671462 552229 1223691 2. SERVICE 448 284 732 3. TOTAL 671910 552513 1224423

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 454075 246951 701026 2. POSTAL 72 30 102 3. TOTAL 454147 246981 701128

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 701128 57.26% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 692368 3. REJECTED 8586 1.22% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 174 5. TENDERED 108

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1481 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 827

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DR. RAM LAKHAN SINGH 292682

Runner up : BSP KEDAR NATH KACHHI 193774

MARGIN : 98908 14.29% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Gwalior NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 0 20 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 17 0 17 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 14 0 14

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 656405 548055 1204460 2. SERVICE 346 210 556 3. TOTAL 656751 548265 1205016

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 400773 324815 725588 2. POSTAL 39 24 63 3. TOTAL 400812 324839 725651

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 725651 60.22% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 715053 3. REJECTED 10598 1.46% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 102

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1407 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 856

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 284365

Runner up : BJP JAYBHAN SINGH PAVAIYA 258086

MARGIN : 26279 3.68% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Guna NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 4 24 2. REJECTED 5 1 6 3. WITHDRAWN 3 1 4 4. CONTESTED 12 2 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 1 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 650333 565871 1216204 2. SERVICE 37 25 62 3. TOTAL 650370 565896 1216266

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 445830 288317 734147 2. POSTAL 34 3. TOTAL 445864 288317 734181

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 734181 60.36% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 720330 3. REJECTED 13851 1.89% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 87

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1579 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 770

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAJMATA 336151

Runner up : INC DEVENDRA SINGH 233153

MARGIN : 102998 14.30% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Sagar (SC) NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 562409 491146 1053555 2. SERVICE 144 91 235 3. TOTAL 562553 491237 1053790

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 369076 231427 600503 2. POSTAL 34 7 41 3. TOTAL 369110 231434 600544

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 600544 56.99% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 590647 3. REJECTED 9897 1.65% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 34

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1280 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 823

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP VIRENDRA KUMAR 336638

Runner up : INC NANDLAL PARMANAND CHOUDHARY 188234

MARGIN : 148404 25.13% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Khajuraho NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 4 17 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 4 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 3 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 697453 605056 1302509 2. SERVICE 110 78 188 3. TOTAL 697563 605134 1302697

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 485015 346127 831142 2. POSTAL 77 3 80 3. TOTAL 485092 346130 831222

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 831222 63.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 810199 3. REJECTED 21023 2.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 30

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1627 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 801

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 351607

Runner up : INC SHRIRAM 247760

MARGIN : 103847 12.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Damoh NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 1 21 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 5 0 5 4. CONTESTED 12 1 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 1 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 622522 561494 1184016 2. SERVICE 56 49 105 3. TOTAL 622578 561543 1184121

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 430071 287971 718042 2. POSTAL 7 5 12 3. TOTAL 430078 287976 718054

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 718054 60.64% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 702904 3. REJECTED 15150 2.11% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 43

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1530 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 774

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DR. 312057

Runner up : INC NARESHCHAND 181459

MARGIN : 130598 18.58% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Satna NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 22 0 22 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 14 0 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 589724 543882 1133606 2. SERVICE 294 175 469 3. TOTAL 590018 544057 1134075

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 410397 321756 732153 2. POSTAL 107 13 120 3. TOTAL 410504 321769 732273

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 732273 64.57% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 719099 3. REJECTED 13174 1.80% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 55

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1495 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 759

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAMANAND SINGH 263011

Runner up : INC RAJENDRA KUMAR SINGH 218526

MARGIN : 44485 6.19% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Rewa NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 1 18 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 13 1 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 1 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 675564 623447 1299011 2. SERVICE 1098 748 1846 3. TOTAL 676662 624195 1300857

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 436601 328652 765253 2. POSTAL 162 22 184 3. TOTAL 436763 328674 765437

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 765437 58.84% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 753457 3. REJECTED 11980 1.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 76

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1513 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 860

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHANDRAMANI TRIPATHI 276367

Runner up : BSP BHIM SINGH PATEL 207394

MARGIN : 68973 9.15% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Sidhi (ST) NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 2 13 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 2 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 637677 572302 1209979 2. SERVICE 183 64 247 3. TOTAL 637860 572366 1210226

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 424821 301142 725963 2. POSTAL 37 3. TOTAL 424858 301142 726000

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 726000 59.99% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 709222 3. REJECTED 16778 2.31% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 43

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1488 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 813

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP JAGANNATH SINGH 275803

Runner up : INC TILAK RAJ SINGH 229271

MARGIN : 46532 6.56% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Shahdol (ST) NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 2 12 2. REJECTED 2 2 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 589022 561896 1150918 2. SERVICE 44 28 72 3. TOTAL 589066 561924 1150990

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 404025 296026 700051 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 404025 296026 700051

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 700051 60.82% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 678236 3. REJECTED 21424 3.06% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 391 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1444 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 797

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP GYAN SINGH 296764

Runner up : INC DALVEER SINGH 257030

MARGIN : 39734 5.86% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Surguja (ST) NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 2 12 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 532519 520328 1052847 2. SERVICE 42 16 58 3. TOTAL 532561 520344 1052905

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 385060 301132 686192 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 385060 301132 686192

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 686192 65.17% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 664248 3. REJECTED 21899 3.19% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 45 5. TENDERED 60

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1353 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 778

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP LARANG SAI 295452

Runner up : INC KHEL SAI SINGH 274832

MARGIN : 20620 3.10% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Raigarh (ST) NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 2 14 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 8 1 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 1 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 462556 466438 928994 2. SERVICE 238 136 374 3. TOTAL 462794 466574 929368

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 362677 330322 692999 2. POSTAL 24 16 40 3. TOTAL 362701 330338 693039

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 693039 74.57% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 673564 3. REJECTED 19475 2.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 80

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1089 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 853

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 325112

Runner up : BJP NANDKUMAR SAI 320730

MARGIN : 4382 0.65% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Janjgir NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 1 21 2. REJECTED 6 0 6 3. WITHDRAWN 1 1 2 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 595522 575313 1170835 2. SERVICE 57 27 84 3. TOTAL 595579 575340 1170919

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 397500 332284 729784 2. POSTAL 4 3. TOTAL 397504 332284 729788

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 729788 62.33% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 716441 3. REJECTED 13347 1.83% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 38

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1580 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 741

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC CHARANDAS MAHANT 290175

Runner up : BJP MANHARAN LAL PANDEY 245589

MARGIN : 44586 6.22% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Bilaspur (SC) NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 4 18 2. REJECTED 4 1 5 3. WITHDRAWN 4 1 5 4. CONTESTED 6 2 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 533755 520402 1054157 2. SERVICE 46 36 82 3. TOTAL 533801 520438 1054239

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 326455 264017 590472 2. POSTAL 29 3. TOTAL 326484 264017 590501

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 590501 56.01% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 577351 3. REJECTED 12836 2.17% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 314 5. TENDERED 26

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1401 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 752

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP PUNNULAL MOHLE 274793

Runner up : INC KANYA KUMARI ALIAS TANYA ANURAGI 226178

MARGIN : 48615 8.42% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Sarangarh (SC) NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 515677 520884 1036561 2. SERVICE 34 19 53 3. TOTAL 515711 520903 1036614

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 294664 346662 641326 2. POSTAL 3 3. TOTAL 294667 346662 641329

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 641329 61.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 628414 3. REJECTED 12915 2.01% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 18

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1319 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 786

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PARAS RAM BHARADWAJ 217558

Runner up : BJP P.R. KHUTE 211171

MARGIN : 6387 1.02% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 0 20 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 17 0 17 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 0 15

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 572958 550913 1123871 2. SERVICE 48 17 65 3. TOTAL 573006 550930 1123936

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 379843 329579 709422 2. POSTAL 10 2 12 3. TOTAL 379853 329581 709434

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 709434 63.12% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 696819 3. REJECTED 12539 1.77% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 76 5. TENDERED 76

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1429 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 787

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 344380

Runner up : INC VIDYACHARAN SHUKL 261001

MARGIN : 83379 11.97% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Mahasamund NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 3 14 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 1 2 4. CONTESTED 9 2 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 2 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 511894 522379 1034273 2. SERVICE 37 11 48 3. TOTAL 511931 522390 1034321

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 370231 312859 683090 2. POSTAL 20 3. TOTAL 370251 312859 683110

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 683110 66.04% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 669002 3. REJECTED 13829 2.02% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 279 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1338 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 773

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHANDRASHEKHAR SAHU (CHAMPU) 332874

Runner up : INC PAWAN DIWAN 285142

MARGIN : 47732 7.13% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Kanker (ST) NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 496571 502415 998986 2. SERVICE 106 40 146 3. TOTAL 496677 502455 999132

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 334702 273493 608195 2. POSTAL 56 29 85 3. TOTAL 334758 273522 608280

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 608280 60.88% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 587568 3. REJECTED 20516 3.37% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 196 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1251 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 799

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SOHAN POTAI 270121

Runner up : INC MAHENDRA KARMA 215751

MARGIN : 54370 9.25% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Bastar (ST) NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 458933 472416 931349 2. SERVICE 13 6 19 3. TOTAL 458946 472422 931368

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 228021 156907 384928 2. POSTAL 7 3. TOTAL 228028 156907 384935

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 384935 41.33% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 358371 3. REJECTED 26552 6.90% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 12 5. TENDERED 31

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1196 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 779

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 151484

Runner up : INC MANKURAM SODI 134603

MARGIN : 16881 4.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Durg NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 1 18 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 13 1 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 1 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 647228 612579 1259807 2. SERVICE 199 74 273 3. TOTAL 647427 612653 1260080

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 425561 352221 777782 2. POSTAL 66 13 79 3. TOTAL 425627 352234 777861

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 777861 61.73% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 762868 3. REJECTED 14993 1.93% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 42

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1442 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 874

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP TARACHAND SAHU 384901

Runner up : INC JAGESHWAR SAHU 316183

MARGIN : 68718 9.01% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Rajnandgaon NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 479217 488963 968180 2. SERVICE 29 13 42 3. TOTAL 479246 488976 968222

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 324675 294758 619433 2. POSTAL 4 2 6 3. TOTAL 324679 294760 619439

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 619439 63.98% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 602080 3. REJECTED 17338 2.80% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 21 5. TENDERED 23

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1297 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 747

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 304709

Runner up : BJP ASHOK SHARMA 252468

MARGIN : 52241 8.68% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Balaghat NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 429895 437132 867027 2. SERVICE 47 32 79 3. TOTAL 429942 437164 867106

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 313759 291715 605474 2. POSTAL 6 3. TOTAL 313765 291715 605480

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 605480 69.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 596131 3. REJECTED 9275 1.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 74 5. TENDERED 34

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1189 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 729

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP GAURISHANKAR CHATURBHUJ BISEN 240066

Runner up : INC VISHAVESHWAR BHAGAT 214535

MARGIN : 25531 4.28% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Mandla (ST) NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 480801 484038 964839 2. SERVICE 67 45 112 3. TOTAL 480868 484083 964951

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 315870 271553 587423 2. POSTAL 6 2 8 3. TOTAL 315876 271555 587431

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 587431 60.88% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 562975 3. REJECTED 24330 4.14% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 126 5. TENDERED 23

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1295 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 745

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 268739

Runner up : INC CHHOTE LAL UIKE 255227

MARGIN : 13512 2.40% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Jabalpur NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 1 17 2. REJECTED 4 1 5 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 621186 573072 1194258 2. SERVICE 277 154 431 3. TOTAL 621463 573226 1194689

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 376461 275539 652000 2. POSTAL 138 13 151 3. TOTAL 376599 275552 652151

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 652151 54.59% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 641453 3. REJECTED 10698 1.64% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 34

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1437 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 831

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DADA BABURAO PARANJPE 300584

Runner up : INC DR. ALOK CHANSORIA 216469

MARGIN : 84115 13.11% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Seoni NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 2 14 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 2 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 1 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 543631 516810 1060441 2. SERVICE 78 50 128 3. TOTAL 543709 516860 1060569

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 373416 296591 670007 2. POSTAL 234 27 261 3. TOTAL 373650 296618 670268

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 670268 63.20% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 651773 3. REJECTED 18186 2.71% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 309 5. TENDERED 36

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1374 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 772

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC VIMLA VARMA 312097

Runner up : BJP PRAHLADSINGH PATEL 288376

MARGIN : 23721 3.64% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Chhindwara NO : 27

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 1 21 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 16 1 17 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 14 1 15

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 520146 489208 1009354 2. SERVICE 52 26 78 3. TOTAL 520198 489234 1009432

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 386646 325093 711739 2. POSTAL 14 3. TOTAL 386660 325093 711753

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 711753 70.51% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 695620 3. REJECTED 16133 2.27% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 116

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1317 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 766

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KAMALNATH 406249

Runner up : BJP SUNDARLAL PATWA 252851

MARGIN : 153398 22.05% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Betul NO : 28

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 489647 462198 951845 2. SERVICE 106 40 146 3. TOTAL 489753 462238 951991

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 329202 250402 579604 2. POSTAL 14 3. TOTAL 329216 250402 579618

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 579618 60.88% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 562159 3. REJECTED 17459 3.01% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 42

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1129 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 843

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP VIJAY KUMAR KHANDELWAL (MUNNI BHAIYA) 284091

Runner up : INC DR. ASHOK SABLE 244425

MARGIN : 39666 7.06% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Hoshangabad NO : 29

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 2 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 8 2 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 2 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 573785 515241 1089026 2. SERVICE 107 68 175 3. TOTAL 573892 515309 1089201

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 402979 343383 746362 2. POSTAL 113 3. TOTAL 403092 343383 746475

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 746475 68.53% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 728936 3. REJECTED 17539 2.35% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 105

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1408 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 774

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SARTAJ SINGH 387395

Runner up : INC ARJUN SINGH 318414

MARGIN : 68981 9.46% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Bhopal NO : 30

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 0 20 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 15 0 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 785044 698239 1483283 2. SERVICE 208 101 309 3. TOTAL 785252 698340 1483592

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 505817 367287 873104 2. POSTAL 35 23 58 3. TOTAL 505852 367310 873162

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 873162 58.85% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 860917 3. REJECTED 12245 1.40% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 132

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1726 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 860

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SUSHIL CHANDRA VERMA 494481

Runner up : INC ARIF BAIG 300549

MARGIN : 193932 22.53% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Vidisha NO : 31

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 1 16 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 588892 510376 1099268 2. SERVICE 59 30 89 3. TOTAL 588951 510406 1099357

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 408612 258824 667436 2. POSTAL 14 6 20 3. TOTAL 408626 258830 667456

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 667456 60.71% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 656984 3. REJECTED 10375 1.55% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 97 5. TENDERED 49

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1404 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 783

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SHIVRAJSINGH 374406

Runner up : INC ASHUTOSH DAYAL SHARMA 236548

MARGIN : 137858 20.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Rajgarh NO : 32

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 557276 500015 1057291 2. SERVICE 16 12 28 3. TOTAL 557292 500027 1057319

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 412016 305154 717170 2. POSTAL 7 3. TOTAL 412023 305154 717177

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 717177 67.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 702820 3. REJECTED 14357 2.00% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 82

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1360 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 777

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC LAXMAN SINGH 352289

Runner up : BJP KAILASH JOSHI 296055

MARGIN : 56234 8.00% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Shajapur (SC) NO : 33

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 578944 542605 1121549 2. SERVICE 80 29 109 3. TOTAL 579024 542634 1121658

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 441208 333992 775200 2. POSTAL 12 3. TOTAL 441220 333992 775212

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 775212 69.11% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 757830 3. REJECTED 15222 1.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 2160 5. TENDERED 183

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1437 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 781

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP GEHLOT THAVARCHAND 371571

Runner up : INC SAJJANSINGH VERMA 352577

MARGIN : 18994 2.51% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Khandwa NO : 34

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 537784 512847 1050631 2. SERVICE 30 18 48 3. TOTAL 537814 512865 1050679

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 366230 293030 659260 2. POSTAL 3 2 5 3. TOTAL 366233 293032 659265

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 659265 62.75% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 645501 3. REJECTED 13722 2.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 42 5. TENDERED 49

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1379 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 762

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP NANDKUMAR SINGH CHOUHAN (NANDU 334340 BHAIYA)

Runner up : INC THA.MAHENDRAKUMAR SINGH (MANNE 289820 BHAIYA)

MARGIN : 44520 6.90% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Khargone NO : 35

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 544789 526672 1071461 2. SERVICE 47 20 67 3. TOTAL 544836 526692 1071528

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 366080 293466 659546 2. POSTAL 4 2 6 3. TOTAL 366084 293468 659552

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 659552 61.55% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 644518 3. REJECTED 15034 2.28% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 92

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1246 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 860

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAMESHWAR PATIDAR 311394

Runner up : INC BONDARSINGH 290715

MARGIN : 20679 3.21% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Dhar (ST) NO : 36

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 2 8 2. REJECTED 4 1 5 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 2 1 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 562353 544450 1106803 2. SERVICE 36 25 61 3. TOTAL 562389 544475 1106864

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 382154 308908 691062 2. POSTAL 9 4 13 3. TOTAL 382163 308912 691075

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 691075 62.44% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 672326 3. REJECTED 18608 2.69% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 141 5. TENDERED 84

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1273 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 869

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC GAJENDRA SINGH RAJUKHEDI 344858

Runner up : BJP HEMLATA CHHATAR SINGH DARBAR 323765

MARGIN : 21093 3.14% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Indore NO : 37

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 21 1 22 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 15 1 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 14 0 14

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 744429 678766 1423195 2. SERVICE 213 120 333 3. TOTAL 744642 678886 1423528

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 480279 375472 855751 2. POSTAL 49 2 51 3. TOTAL 480328 375474 855802

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 855802 60.12% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 846291 3. REJECTED 9181 1.07% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 330 5. TENDERED 355

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1641 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 867

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 440047

Runner up : INC PANKAJ SANGHVI 390195

MARGIN : 49852 5.89% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Ujjain (SC) NO : 38

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 530027 501007 1031034 2. SERVICE 150 54 204 3. TOTAL 530177 501061 1031238

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 362315 270612 632927 2. POSTAL 15 12 27 3. TOTAL 362330 270624 632954

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 632954 61.38% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 621389 3. REJECTED 11505 1.82% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 60 5. TENDERED 69

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1360 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 758

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DR. 348405

Runner up : INC DR. AVANTIKA PRASAD MARMAT 254518

MARGIN : 93887 15.11% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Jhabua (ST) NO : 39

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 538094 531408 1069502 2. SERVICE 27 14 41 3. TOTAL 538121 531422 1069543

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 331593 270977 602570 2. POSTAL 63 3 66 3. TOTAL 331656 270980 602636

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 602636 56.35% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 580113 3. REJECTED 22517 3.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 6 5. TENDERED 46

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1329 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 805

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KANTILAL BHURIYA 307735

Runner up : BJP DILIP SINGH BHURIYA 225362

MARGIN : 82373 14.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MADHYA PRADESH CODE : S12

CONSTITUENCY : Mandsaur NO : 40

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 2 10 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 2 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 2 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 593920 574830 1168750 2. SERVICE 106 69 175 3. TOTAL 594026 574899 1168925

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 466272 381973 848245 2. POSTAL 60 3. TOTAL 466332 381973 848305

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 848305 72.57% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 835171 3. REJECTED 12764 1.50% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 370 5. TENDERED 138

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1479 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 790

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DR. 412849

Runner up : INC NARENDRA BHANWARLAL NAHATA 395147

MARGIN : 17702 2.12% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Rajapur NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 2 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 1 3 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 349693 452084 801777 2. SERVICE 553 350 903 3. TOTAL 350246 452434 802680

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 215915 226123 442038 2. POSTAL 226 27 253 3. TOTAL 216141 226150 442291

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 442291 55.10% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 432330 3. REJECTED 9937 2.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 24 5. TENDERED 3

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1204 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 667

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SHS 217766

Runner up : INC MACHHINDRA KAMBLI 152724

MARGIN : 65042 15.04% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Ratnagiri NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 2 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 2 2 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 369417 486003 855420 2. SERVICE 736 495 1231 3. TOTAL 370153 486498 856651

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 219611 274994 494605 2. POSTAL 377 43 420 3. TOTAL 219988 275037 495025

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 495025 57.79% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 483832 3. REJECTED 11032 2.23% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 161 5. TENDERED 9

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1316 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 651

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SHS ANANT GANGARAM GEETE 238928

Runner up : INC NISHIKANT ALIAS NANA JOSHI 207694

MARGIN : 31234 6.46% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Kolaba NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 1 3 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 561201 559224 1120425 2. SERVICE 58 24 82 3. TOTAL 561259 559248 1120507

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 375435 345968 721403 2. POSTAL 238 36 274 3. TOTAL 375673 346004 721677

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 721677 64.41% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 706318 3. REJECTED 15317 2.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 42 5. TENDERED 38

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1560 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 718

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner PWPI RAMSHETH THAKUR 248353

Runner up : INC BAR. A. R. ANTULAY 239227

MARGIN : 9126 1.29% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : South NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 1 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 418154 291112 709266 2. SERVICE 113 46 159 3. TOTAL 418267 291158 709425

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 207591 135689 343280 2. POSTAL 18 1 19 3. TOTAL 207609 135690 343299

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 343299 48.39% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 339598 3. REJECTED 3576 1.04% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 125 5. TENDERED 59

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 746 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 951

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC DEORA MURLI 178597

Runner up : BJP JAYAWANTIBEN MEHTA 157532

MARGIN : 21065 6.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Mumbai South Centra NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 483958 317743 801701 2. SERVICE 32 7 39 3. TOTAL 483990 317750 801740

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 246319 155807 402126 2. POSTAL 22 1 23 3. TOTAL 246341 155808 402149

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 402149 50.16% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 397274 3. REJECTED 4680 1.16% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 195 5. TENDERED 58

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 845 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 949

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SHS MOHAN VISHNU RAWALE 171376

Runner up : SP PRINCIPAL SUHAIL LOKHANDWALA 171223

MARGIN : 153 0.04% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Mumbai North Central NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 644017 480658 1124675 2. SERVICE 32 19 51 3. TOTAL 644049 480677 1124726

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 329916 239182 569098 2. POSTAL 14 4 18 3. TOTAL 329930 239186 569116

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 569116 50.60% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 562740 3. REJECTED 6369 1.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 7 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1201 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 936

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RPI 282373

Runner up : SHS NARAYAN ATHAWALAY 257141

MARGIN : 25232 4.48% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Mumbai North East NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 25 1 26 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 22 1 23 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 20 1 21

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 1101572 840599 1942171 2. SERVICE 68 22 90 3. TOTAL 1101640 840621 1942261

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 598585 439816 1038401 2. POSTAL 22 3. TOTAL 598607 439816 1038423

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1038423 53.46% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1029784 3. REJECTED 8504 0.82% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 135 5. TENDERED 57

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2364 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 822

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 525911

Runner up : BJP PRAMOD MAHAJAN 478459

MARGIN : 47452 4.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Mumbai North West NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 2 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 2 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 2 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 841899 682277 1524176 2. SERVICE 53 29 82 3. TOTAL 841952 682306 1524258

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 450911 336829 787740 2. POSTAL 21 3 24 3. TOTAL 450932 336832 787764

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 787764 51.68% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 779950 3. REJECTED 7814 0.99% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 49

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1744 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 874

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SHS MADHUKAR SIRPOTDAR 370229

Runner up : SP TUSHAR GANDHI 350994

MARGIN : 19235 2.47% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Mumbai North NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 14 0 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 0 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 1206912 972269 2179181 2. SERVICE 49 24 73 3. TOTAL 1206961 972293 2179254

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 618565 412542 1031107 2. POSTAL 91 3. TOTAL 618656 412542 1031198

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1031198 47.32% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1019907 3. REJECTED 11104 1.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 187 5. TENDERED 21

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2561 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 851

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 531417

Runner up : INC RAM PANDAGLE JANKIRAM 456400

MARGIN : 75017 7.36% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Thane NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 1 20 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 15 1 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 14 0 14

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 1584606 1285448 2870054 2. SERVICE 87 36 123 3. TOTAL 1584693 1285484 2870177

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 559599 386180 945779 2. POSTAL 58 9 67 3. TOTAL 559657 386189 945846

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 945846 32.95% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 934372 3. REJECTED 11474 1.21% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 75

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 3422 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 839

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SHS PARANJPE PRAKASH VISHWANATH 553210

Runner up : SP KENIA CHANDRIKA PREMJI 303631

MARGIN : 249579 26.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Dahanu (ST) NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 773941 641866 1415807 2. SERVICE 72 39 111 3. TOTAL 774013 641905 1415918

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 349759 231165 580924 2. POSTAL 7 2 9 3. TOTAL 349766 231167 580933

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 580933 41.03% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 564345 3. REJECTED 16406 2.82% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 182 5. TENDERED 56

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1775 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 798

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC NAM SHANKAR SAKHARAM 245567

Runner up : BJP ADV. CHINTAMAN WANAGA 211009

MARGIN : 34558 6.12% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Nashik NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 676305 634506 1310811 2. SERVICE 504 225 729 3. TOTAL 676809 634731 1311540

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 376099 301220 677319 2. POSTAL 54 22 76 3. TOTAL 376153 301242 677395

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 677395 51.65% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 666781 3. REJECTED 10283 1.52% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 331 5. TENDERED 81

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1576 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 832

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PATIL MADHAV BALWANT 381300

Runner up : SHS GODSE RAJARAM PARASHRAM 278908

MARGIN : 102392 15.36% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Malegaon (ST) NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 543128 528554 1071682 2. SERVICE 267 141 408 3. TOTAL 543395 528695 1072090

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 295535 220023 515558 2. POSTAL 23 16 39 3. TOTAL 295558 220039 515597

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 515597 48.09% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 503392 3. REJECTED 12087 2.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 118 5. TENDERED 52

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1336 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 802

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KAHANDOLE ZAMARU MANGALU 215846

Runner up : BJP RAUT KACHARU BHAU 154650

MARGIN : 61196 12.16% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Dhule (ST) NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 2 8 2. REJECTED 4 1 5 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 2 1 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 0 1 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 554364 532152 1086516 2. SERVICE 269 153 422 3. TOTAL 554633 532305 1086938

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 286842 214011 500853 2. POSTAL 250 47 297 3. TOTAL 287092 214058 501150

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 501150 46.11% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 491228 3. REJECTED 9868 1.97% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 54 5. TENDERED 24

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1348 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 806

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC D.S.AHIRE 274034

Runner up : BJP GAVIT RAMDAS RUPLA (KOKANI) 216348

MARGIN : 57686 11.74% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Nandurbar (ST) NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 536484 536023 1072507 2. SERVICE 52 33 85 3. TOTAL 536536 536056 1072592

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 315826 267316 583142 2. POSTAL 95 23 118 3. TOTAL 315921 267339 583260

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 583260 54.38% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 566838 3. REJECTED 16377 2.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 45 5. TENDERED 10

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1400 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 766

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC GAVIT MANIKRAO HODLYA 304134

Runner up : BJP KUWARSING VALVI 238423

MARGIN : 65711 11.59% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Erandol NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 537902 520574 1058476 2. SERVICE 340 190 530 3. TOTAL 538242 520764 1059006

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 319909 246316 566225 2. POSTAL 62 47 109 3. TOTAL 319971 246363 566334

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 566334 53.48% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 551691 3. REJECTED 14573 2.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 70 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1447 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 732

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ANNASAHEB M.K.PATIL 286178

Runner up : INC PATIL VIJAY NAVAL 261342

MARGIN : 24836 4.50% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Jalgaon NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 0 4 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 556098 531138 1087236 2. SERVICE 244 143 387 3. TOTAL 556342 531281 1087623

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 352648 285223 637871 2. POSTAL 29 25 54 3. TOTAL 352677 285248 637925

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 637925 58.65% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 624999 3. REJECTED 12863 2.02% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 63 5. TENDERED 38

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1462 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 744

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC DR.ULHAS VASUDEO PATIL 339980

Runner up : BJP GUNWANTRAO RAMBHAU SARODE 283166

MARGIN : 56814 9.09% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Buldhana (SC) NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 1 15 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 526533 505802 1032335 2. SERVICE 587 336 923 3. TOTAL 527120 506138 1033258

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 370444 316075 686519 2. POSTAL 408 12 420 3. TOTAL 370852 316087 686939

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 686939 66.48% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 671692 3. REJECTED 15247 2.22% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1367 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 756

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC WASNIK MUKUL BALKRUSHNA 348094

Runner up : SHS ADSUL ANANDRAO VITHOBA 294537

MARGIN : 53557 7.97% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Akola NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 5 0 5 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 580045 539940 1119985 2. SERVICE 363 163 526 3. TOTAL 580408 540103 1120511

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 401448 330839 732287 2. POSTAL 911 25 936 3. TOTAL 402359 330864 733223

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 733223 65.44% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 723612 3. REJECTED 9562 1.30% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 49 5. TENDERED 31

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1466 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 764

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RPI AMBEDKAR PRAKASH YASHAWANT 366427

Runner up : BJP FUNDKAR PANDURANG PUNDLIK 333645

MARGIN : 32782 4.53% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Washim NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 515272 492532 1007804 2. SERVICE 188 84 272 3. TOTAL 515460 492616 1008076

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 350190 290661 640851 2. POSTAL 304 7 311 3. TOTAL 350494 290668 641162

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 641162 63.60% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 628572 3. REJECTED 12530 1.95% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 60 5. TENDERED 12

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1299 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 776

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC NAIK SUDHAKARRAO RAJUSING 359742

Runner up : SHS DR. DNYANESHWAR KESHAORAO SHEWALE 251152

MARGIN : 108590 17.28% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Amravati NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 585121 536710 1121831 2. SERVICE 455 238 693 3. TOTAL 585576 536948 1122524

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 355722 265294 621016 2. POSTAL 609 18 627 3. TOTAL 356331 265312 621643

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 621643 55.38% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 612421 3. REJECTED 9193 1.48% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 29 5. TENDERED 23

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1421 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 790

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RPI RAMKRUSHNA SURYABHAN GAWAI 304746

Runner up : SHS ANANTRAO MAHADEOAPPA GUDHE 290887

MARGIN : 13859 2.26% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Ramtek NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 554966 495914 1050880 2. SERVICE 228 105 333 3. TOTAL 555194 496019 1051213

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 355757 282503 638260 2. POSTAL 104 5 109 3. TOTAL 355861 282508 638369

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 638369 60.73% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 626498 3. REJECTED 11871 1.86% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 26

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1306 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 805

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC RANI CHITRALEKHA T. BHOSALE 325885

Runner up : SHS GUJAR ASHOK YASHWANTRAO 258847

MARGIN : 67038 10.70% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Nagpur NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 799704 723175 1522879 2. SERVICE 366 192 558 3. TOTAL 800070 723367 1523437

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 470556 382679 853235 2. POSTAL 271 17 288 3. TOTAL 470827 382696 853523

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 853523 56.03% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 848161 3. REJECTED 5345 0.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 17 5. TENDERED 105

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1635 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 932

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 486928

Runner up : BJP MANTRI RAMESH MANAKLAL 323646

MARGIN : 163282 19.25% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Bhandara NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 18 1 19 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 13 1 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 1 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 464948 463516 928464 2. SERVICE 245 118 363 3. TOTAL 465193 463634 928827

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 346910 324317 671227 2. POSTAL 526 46 572 3. TOTAL 347436 324363 671799

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 671799 72.33% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 660606 3. REJECTED 11193 1.67% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 35

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1261 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 737

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PATEL PRAFUL MANOHARBHAI 324542

Runner up : BJP NARAYANDAS DURGAPRASADJI SARAF 305236

MARGIN : 19306 2.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Chimur NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 0 19 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 6 0 6 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 513647 497456 1011103 2. SERVICE 148 71 219 3. TOTAL 513795 497527 1011322

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 400614 351797 752411 2. POSTAL 1479 2 1481 3. TOTAL 402093 351799 753892

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 753892 74.55% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 737437 3. REJECTED 16397 2.17% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 58 5. TENDERED 21

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1356 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 746

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RPI PROF. JOGENDRA KAWADE 350003

Runner up : BJP DIWATHE NAMDEO HARBAJI 347881

MARGIN : 2122 0.29% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Chandrapur NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 627549 583113 1210662 2. SERVICE 67 28 95 3. TOTAL 627616 583141 1210757

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 449033 377144 826177 2. POSTAL 919 3 922 3. TOTAL 449952 377147 827099

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 827099 68.31% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 804528 3. REJECTED 22571 2.73% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 38

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1605 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 754

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PUGLIA NARESHKUMAR CHUNNALAL 450007

Runner up : BJP AHIR HANSRAJ GANGARAM 299652

MARGIN : 150355 18.69% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Wardha NO : 27

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 2 15 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 8 2 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 2 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 557517 504914 1062431 2. SERVICE 366 127 493 3. TOTAL 557883 505041 1062924

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 387621 302589 690210 2. POSTAL 137 11 148 3. TOTAL 387758 302600 690358

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 690358 64.95% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 678606 3. REJECTED 11714 1.70% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 38 5. TENDERED 40

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1445 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 736

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 328905

Runner up : BJP MUDE VIJAY ANNAJI 245822

MARGIN : 83083 12.24% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Yavatmal NO : 28

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 535813 496253 1032066 2. SERVICE 159 60 219 3. TOTAL 535972 496313 1032285

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 352676 269736 622412 2. POSTAL 32 2 34 3. TOTAL 352708 269738 622446

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 622446 60.30% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 610806 3. REJECTED 11587 1.86% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 53 5. TENDERED 23

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1361 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 758

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC UTTAMRAO DEORAO PATIL 291415

Runner up : BJP RAJABHAU THAKARE 236742

MARGIN : 54673 8.95% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Hingoli NO : 29

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 521067 515058 1036125 2. SERVICE 113 56 169 3. TOTAL 521180 515114 1036294

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 363387 308393 671780 2. POSTAL 6 3. TOTAL 363393 308393 671786

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 671786 64.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 657596 3. REJECTED 14129 2.10% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 61 5. TENDERED 50

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1447 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 716

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 345439

Runner up : SHS ADV.SHIVAJI MANE 267773

MARGIN : 77666 11.81% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Nanded NO : 30

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 600044 578936 1178980 2. SERVICE 312 190 502 3. TOTAL 600356 579126 1179482

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 395184 325140 720324 2. POSTAL 22 12 34 3. TOTAL 395206 325152 720358

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 720358 61.07% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 706477 3. REJECTED 13881 1.93% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1583 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 745

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PATIL BHASKARRAO BAPURAO 337744

Runner up : BJP DR. DHANAJIRAO DESHMUKH 290457

MARGIN : 47287 6.69% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Parbhani NO : 31

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 523733 520204 1043937 2. SERVICE 95 61 156 3. TOTAL 523828 520265 1044093

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 341030 282726 623756 2. POSTAL 2 3. TOTAL 341032 282726 623758

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 623758 59.74% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 608100 3. REJECTED 15658 2.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1431 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 730

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC WARPUDKAR SURESHRAO AMBADASRAO 320415

Runner up : SHS ADV. SURESH RAMRAO JADHAV (PATIL) 274922

MARGIN : 45493 7.48% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Jalna NO : 32

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 550159 543562 1093721 2. SERVICE 225 102 327 3. TOTAL 550384 543664 1094048

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 353218 292584 645802 2. POSTAL 736 12 748 3. TOTAL 353954 292596 646550

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 646550 59.10% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 619898 3. REJECTED 26540 4.10% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 112 5. TENDERED 50

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1480 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 739

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP PAWAR UTTAMSINH RAJDHARSINH 290312

Runner up : INC BANGAR DNYANDEO GANPATRAO 288504

MARGIN : 1808 0.29% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Aurangabad NO : 33

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 693606 647408 1341014 2. SERVICE 424 210 634 3. TOTAL 694030 647618 1341648

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 458056 365386 823442 2. POSTAL 303 21 324 3. TOTAL 458359 365407 823766

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 823766 61.40% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 800917 3. REJECTED 21942 2.66% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 907 5. TENDERED 1

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1869 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 718

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC RAMKRISHNA BABA PATIL 408168

Runner up : SHS JAISWAL PRADEEP SHIVNARAYAN 378042

MARGIN : 30126 3.76% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Beed NO : 34

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 5 0 5 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 596120 573325 1169445 2. SERVICE 614 312 926 3. TOTAL 596734 573637 1170371

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 369809 295727 665536 2. POSTAL 58 3. TOTAL 369867 295727 665594

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 665594 56.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 646564 3. REJECTED 18930 2.84% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 100 5. TENDERED 43

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1722 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 680

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP JAISINGRAO GAIKWAD PATIL 300307

Runner up : INC ASHOK PATIL 294204

MARGIN : 6103 0.94% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Latur NO : 35

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 544634 514180 1058814 2. SERVICE 932 594 1526 3. TOTAL 545566 514774 1060340

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 389444 333531 722975 2. POSTAL 89 52 141 3. TOTAL 389533 333583 723116

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 723116 68.20% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 707744 3. REJECTED 15313 2.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 59 5. TENDERED 21

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1525 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 695

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PATIL SHIVRAJ VISHWANATH 322265

Runner up : BJP DR.GOPALRAO PATIL 318938

MARGIN : 3327 0.47% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Osmanabad (SC) NO : 36

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 477107 450145 927252 2. SERVICE 1106 655 1761 3. TOTAL 478213 450800 929013

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 302613 244486 547099 2. POSTAL 180 57 237 3. TOTAL 302793 244543 547336

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 547336 58.92% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 531286 3. REJECTED 15733 2.87% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 317 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1301 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 714

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ARVIND TULSHIRAM KAMBLE 280592

Runner up : SHS KAMBLE SHIVAJI VITTALRAO 233574

MARGIN : 47018 8.85% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Sholapur NO : 37

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 511993 494754 1006747 2. SERVICE 368 197 565 3. TOTAL 512361 494951 1007312

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 327199 287818 615017 2. POSTAL 609 9 618 3. TOTAL 327808 287827 615635

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 615635 61.12% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 606717 3. REJECTED 8783 1.43% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 135 5. TENDERED 56

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1320 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 763

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC SHINDE SUSHILKUMAR SAMBHAJIRAO 336346

Runner up : BJP VALYAL LINGRAJ BALRAIYYA 231974

MARGIN : 104372 17.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Pandharpur (SC) NO : 38

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 561520 529522 1091042 2. SERVICE 1543 829 2372 3. TOTAL 563063 530351 1093414

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 331010 255838 586848 2. POSTAL 702 76 778 3. TOTAL 331712 255914 587626

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 587626 53.74% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 571979 3. REJECTED 15379 2.62% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 268 5. TENDERED 25

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1549 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 706

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC THORAT SANDIPAN BHAGWAN 313676

Runner up : BJP PROF.CHAGDEO SUKHDEO KAMBLE 216244

MARGIN : 97432 17.03% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Ahmednagar NO : 39

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 5 0 5 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 572405 551981 1124386 2. SERVICE 537 310 847 3. TOTAL 572942 552291 1125233

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 357182 314255 671437 2. POSTAL 95 3. TOTAL 357277 314255 671532

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 671532 59.68% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 654846 3. REJECTED 16517 2.46% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 169 5. TENDERED 15

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1645 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 684

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SHS E.V. ALIAS 323024

Runner up : INC MARUTI DEVRAM ALIAS DADA PATIL SHELKE 308779

MARGIN : 14245 2.18% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Kopargaon NO : 40

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 475058 459552 934610 2. SERVICE 335 188 523 3. TOTAL 475393 459740 935133

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 331215 275014 606229 2. POSTAL 249 3. TOTAL 331464 275014 606478

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 606478 64.85% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 596427 3. REJECTED 9894 1.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 157 5. TENDERED 37

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1386 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 675

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC TANPURE PRASAD BABURAO 335730

Runner up : BJP BADADE BHIMRAO VISHNUJI ALIAS BADADE 256490 NANA

MARGIN : 79240 13.29% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Khed NO : 41

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 532631 524645 1057276 2. SERVICE 1161 772 1933 3. TOTAL 533792 525417 1059209

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 350670 278521 629191 2. POSTAL 713 3. TOTAL 351383 278521 629904

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 629904 59.47% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 616111 3. REJECTED 13793 2.19% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 21

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1678 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 631

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MOHOL ASHOK NAMDEORAO 349470

Runner up : SHS NANA BALKAWADE 248040

MARGIN : 101430 16.46% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Pune NO : 42

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 27 0 27 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 8 0 8 4. CONTESTED 15 0 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 719396 672955 1392351 2. SERVICE 285 182 467 3. TOTAL 719681 673137 1392818

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 449456 379586 829042 2. POSTAL 1030 3. TOTAL 450486 379586 830072

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 830072 59.60% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 823793 3. REJECTED 6185 0.75% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 94 5. TENDERED 136

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1731 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 805

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC TUPE VITTHAL BABURAO 434915

Runner up : IND KALMADI SURESH 341697

MARGIN : 93218 11.32% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Baramati NO : 43

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 752719 685394 1438113 2. SERVICE 747 442 1189 3. TOTAL 753466 685836 1439302

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 469478 348517 817995 2. POSTAL 1045 3. TOTAL 470523 348517 819040

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 819040 56.91% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 803858 3. REJECTED 15072 1.84% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 110 5. TENDERED 38

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2078 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 693

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PAWAR SHARADCHANDRA GOVINDRAO 529059

Runner up : BJP KAKADE VIRAJ BABULAL 260875

MARGIN : 268184 33.36% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Satara NO : 44

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 0 4 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 2 0 2 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 0 0 0

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 470693 492368 963061 2. SERVICE 1662 1049 2711 3. TOTAL 472355 493417 965772

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 313582 291481 605063 2. POSTAL 375 87 462 3. TOTAL 313957 291568 605525

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 605525 62.70% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 597000 3. REJECTED 8525 1.41% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 3

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1453 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 665

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ABHAYSINH SHAHUMAHARAJ BHOSALE 389238

Runner up : SHS HINDURAO NILKANTHRAO NAIK NIMBALKAR 207762

MARGIN : 181476 30.40% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Karad NO : 45

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 505818 518935 1024753 2. SERVICE 918 568 1486 3. TOTAL 506736 519503 1026239

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 334723 321200 655923 2. POSTAL 213 51 264 3. TOTAL 334936 321251 656187

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 656187 63.94% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 644693 3. REJECTED 11494 1.75% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 15

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1671 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 614

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC CHAVAN PRITHVIRAJ DAJISAHEB 399797

Runner up : SHS BHOSALE JAYAWANTRAO KRISHNA 226890

MARGIN : 172907 26.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Sangli NO : 46

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 518504 500582 1019086 2. SERVICE 2023 1233 3256 3. TOTAL 520527 501815 1022342

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 329198 289442 618640 2. POSTAL 505 289 794 3. TOTAL 329703 289731 619434

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 619434 60.59% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 609610 3. REJECTED 9772 1.58% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 52 5. TENDERED 13

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1361 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 751

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PATIL MADAN VISHWANATH 338900

Runner up : BJP DANGE ANNA ALIAS RAMCHANDRA MAHADEV 265661

MARGIN : 73239 12.01% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Ichalkaranji NO : 47

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 2 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 2 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 1 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 555424 542990 1098414 2. SERVICE 684 368 1052 3. TOTAL 556108 543358 1099466

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 390410 341823 732233 2. POSTAL 247 56 303 3. TOTAL 390657 341879 732536

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 732536 66.63% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 718067 3. REJECTED 14347 1.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 122 5. TENDERED 23

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1561 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 704

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC AWADE KALLAPPA BABURAO 344817

Runner up : SHS NIVEDITA SAMBHAJIRAO MANE 332623

MARGIN : 12194 1.70% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MAHARASHTRA CODE : S13

CONSTITUENCY : Kolhapur NO : 48

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 522726 516639 1039365 2. SERVICE 1096 740 1836 3. TOTAL 523822 517379 1041201

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 378160 341760 719920 2. POSTAL 387 74 461 3. TOTAL 378547 341834 720381

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 720381 69.19% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 712289 3. REJECTED 7981 1.11% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 111 5. TENDERED 36

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1438 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 724

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MANDLIK SADASHIV RAO DADOBA 367951

Runner up : SHS GHATGE VIKRAMSINH JAISINGRAO 306353

MARGIN : 61598 8.65% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MANIPUR CODE : S14

CONSTITUENCY : Inner Manipur NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 315529 324714 640243 2. SERVICE 187 70 257 3. TOTAL 315716 324784 640500

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 217482 218525 436007 2. POSTAL 124 3. TOTAL 217606 218525 436131

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 436131 68.09% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 432157 3. REJECTED 3974 0.91% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 911 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 703

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner MSCP THOUNAOJAM CHAOBA SINGH 131972

Runner up : MPP OKRAM JOY SINGH 115785

MARGIN : 16187 3.75% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MANIPUR CODE : S14

CONSTITUENCY : Outer Manipur (ST) NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 343796 344543 688339 2. SERVICE 1066 304 1370 3. TOTAL 344862 344847 689709

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 163745 156044 319789 2. POSTAL 40 3. TOTAL 163785 156044 319829

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 319829 46.37% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 317659 3. REJECTED 2170 0.68% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1087 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 635

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI KIM GANGTE 97012

Runner up : BJP HOKKHOMANG HAOKIP 94543

MARGIN : 2469 0.78% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : CODE : S15

CONSTITUENCY : Shillong NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 357564 355518 713082 2. SERVICE 212 101 313 3. TOTAL 357776 355619 713395

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 260817 264957 525774 2. POSTAL 21 1 22 3. TOTAL 260838 264958 525796

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 525796 73.70% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 512491 3. REJECTED 13305 2.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 17

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 983 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 726

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 23-02-1998 24-02-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PATY RIPPLE KYNDIAH 179863

Runner up : UDP G. GILBERT SWELL 173851

MARGIN : 6012 1.17% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : MEGHALAYA CODE : S15

CONSTITUENCY : Tura NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 225241 218749 443990 2. SERVICE 76 33 109 3. TOTAL 225317 218782 444099

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 169727 165359 335086 2. POSTAL 8 3. TOTAL 169735 165359 335094

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 335094 75.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 326613 3. REJECTED 8481 2.53% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 586 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 758

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 23-02-1998 24-02-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC PURNO AGITOK SANGMA 219720

Runner up : BJP ANILLA D. SHIRA 42061

MARGIN : 177659 54.39% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : CODE : S16

CONSTITUENCY : Mizoram (ST) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 220233 221611 441844 2. SERVICE 476 137 613 3. TOTAL 220709 221748 442457

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 153876 153437 307313 2. POSTAL 378 76 454 3. TOTAL 154254 153513 307767

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 307767 69.56% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 305576 3. REJECTED 2191 0.71% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 17

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 788 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 561

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

23-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner IND DR. H. LALLUNGMUANA 106552

Runner up : INC J. LALSANGZUALA 106511

MARGIN : 41 0.01% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : CODE : S17

CONSTITUENCY : Nagaland NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 0 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 2 0 2 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 487721 438848 926569 2. SERVICE 0 0 0 3. TOTAL 487721 438848 926569

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 231690 189024 420714 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 231690 189024 420714

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 420714 45.41% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 397008 3. REJECTED 23706 5.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1573 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 589

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

23-02-1998 03-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC K. ASUNGBA SANGTAM 344223

Runner up : LS AKHEI ACHUMI 52785

MARGIN : 291438 73.41% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Mayurbhanj (ST) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 1 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 468455 458891 927346 2. SERVICE 452 276 728 3. TOTAL 468907 459167 928074

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 330423 275094 605517 2. POSTAL 35 7 42 3. TOTAL 330458 275101 605559

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 605559 65.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 592241 3. REJECTED 13318 2.20% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 60

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1244 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 746

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 249255

Runner up : INC SUSILA TIRIA 174936

MARGIN : 74319 12.55% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Balasore NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 617308 582036 1199344 2. SERVICE 405 232 637 3. TOTAL 617713 582268 1199981

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 426818 372408 799226 2. POSTAL 162 80 242 3. TOTAL 426980 372488 799468

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 799468 66.62% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 791921 3. REJECTED 7547 0.94% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 30

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1454 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 825

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP MAHAMEGHABHAN AIRA KHARABELA SWAIN 421068

Runner up : INC KARTIK MOHAPATRA 337066

MARGIN : 84002 10.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Bhadrak (SC) NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 602057 561018 1163075 2. SERVICE 351 184 535 3. TOTAL 602408 561202 1163610

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 408445 298965 707410 2. POSTAL 112 3. TOTAL 408557 298965 707522

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 707522 60.80% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 700747 3. REJECTED 6775 0.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 57

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1526 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 763

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD 350322

Runner up : INC MURALIDHAR JENA 316744

MARGIN : 33578 4.79% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Jajpur (SC) NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 596591 541708 1138299 2. SERVICE 350 170 520 3. TOTAL 596941 541878 1138819

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 353261 272820 626081 2. POSTAL 50 24 74 3. TOTAL 353311 272844 626155

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 626155 54.98% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 620009 3. REJECTED 6146 0.98% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 6

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1468 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 776

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC RAMA CHANDRA MALLICK 283455

Runner up : BJD JAGANNATH MALLIK 191591

MARGIN : 91864 14.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Kendrapara NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 572675 525521 1098196 2. SERVICE 563 307 870 3. TOTAL 573238 525828 1099066

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 348811 309283 658094 2. POSTAL 79 2 81 3. TOTAL 348890 309285 658175

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 658175 59.88% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 653420 3. REJECTED 4755 0.72% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 6

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1434 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 766

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD PRABHAT KUMAR SAMANTARAY 282736

Runner up : INC 274911

MARGIN : 7825 1.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Cuttack NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 637923 534302 1172225 2. SERVICE 626 358 984 3. TOTAL 638549 534660 1173209

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 384737 283307 668044 2. POSTAL 123 31 154 3. TOTAL 384860 283338 668198

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 668198 56.95% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 662370 3. REJECTED 5828 0.87% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 46

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1476 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 795

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD BHARTRUHARI MAHATAB 350314

Runner up : INC SYED MUSTAFIZ AHMED 237620

MARGIN : 112694 17.01% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Jagatsinghpur NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 615067 567640 1182707 2. SERVICE 502 264 766 3. TOTAL 615569 567904 1183473

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 405086 354061 759147 2. POSTAL 81 15 96 3. TOTAL 405167 354076 759243

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 759243 64.15% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 752670 3. REJECTED 6573 0.87% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1559 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 759

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 337492

Runner up : BJD 317563

MARGIN : 19929 2.65% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 594088 545865 1139953 2. SERVICE 342 193 535 3. TOTAL 594430 546058 1140488

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 387120 317583 704703 2. POSTAL 85 20 105 3. TOTAL 387205 317603 704808

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 704808 61.80% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 696882 3. REJECTED 7926 1.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1489 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 766

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD 358978

Runner up : INC PINAKI MISHRA 306433

MARGIN : 52545 7.54% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Bhubaneswar NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 673842 571660 1245502 2. SERVICE 381 236 617 3. TOTAL 674223 571896 1246119

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 389528 273283 662811 2. POSTAL 138 17 155 3. TOTAL 389666 273300 662966

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 662966 53.20% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 657633 3. REJECTED 5333 0.80% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1566 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 796

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD PRASAMNA KUMAR PATASANI 378849

Runner up : INC SAUMYA RANJAN PATTANAIK 250941

MARGIN : 127908 19.45% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Aska NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 609210 538588 1147798 2. SERVICE 347 193 540 3. TOTAL 609557 538781 1148338

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 322186 263618 585804 2. POSTAL 34 8 42 3. TOTAL 322220 263626 585846

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 585846 51.02% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 576691 3. REJECTED 9013 1.54% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 142 5. TENDERED 9

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1466 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 783

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD 310751

Runner up : INC CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHOO 224540

MARGIN : 86211 14.95% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Berhampur NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 2 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 2 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 571413 538794 1110207 2. SERVICE 805 431 1236 3. TOTAL 572218 539225 1111443

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 315789 248206 563995 2. POSTAL 95 29 124 3. TOTAL 315884 248235 564119

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 564119 50.76% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 552554 3. REJECTED 11564 2.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1 5. TENDERED 21

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1392 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 798

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC SMT. JAYANTI PATNAIK 271044

Runner up : BJP GOPINATH GAJAPATI NARAYANDEO 235804

MARGIN : 35240 6.38% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Koraput (ST) NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 0 1 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 551425 533211 1084636 2. SERVICE 52 17 69 3. TOTAL 551477 533228 1084705

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 299180 214255 513435 2. POSTAL 70 6 76 3. TOTAL 299250 214261 513511

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 513511 47.34% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 495987 3. REJECTED 17524 3.41% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1355 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 801

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 267425

Runner up : BJD 185909

MARGIN : 81516 16.44% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Nowrangpur (ST) NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 3 2 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 2 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 2 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 528539 521199 1049738 2. SERVICE 19 7 26 3. TOTAL 528558 521206 1049764

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 327949 258702 586651 2. POSTAL 30 8 38 3. TOTAL 327979 258710 586689

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 586689 55.89% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 560205 3. REJECTED 26484 4.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 12

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1336 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 786

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC KHAGAPATI PRADHANI 280444

Runner up : BJP 206509

MARGIN : 73935 13.20% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Kalahandi NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 525257 490718 1015975 2. SERVICE 74 13 87 3. TOTAL 525331 490731 1016062

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 356813 264391 621204 2. POSTAL 7 2 9 3. TOTAL 356820 264393 621213

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 621213 61.14% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 609588 3. REJECTED 11561 1.86% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 64 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1291 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 787

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 344703

Runner up : INC BHAKTA CHARAN DAS 224789

MARGIN : 119914 19.67% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Phulbani (SC) NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 563503 529433 1092936 2. SERVICE 826 297 1123 3. TOTAL 564329 529730 1094059

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 353217 261839 615056 2. POSTAL 67 9 76 3. TOTAL 353284 261848 615132

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 615132 56.22% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 605622 3. REJECTED 9444 1.54% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 66 5. TENDERED 8

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1458 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 750

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD PADMANAVA BEHERA 332786

Runner up : INC MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK 241714

MARGIN : 91072 15.04% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Bolangir NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 531448 489587 1021035 2. SERVICE 165 26 191 3. TOTAL 531613 489613 1021226

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 334416 259682 594098 2. POSTAL 17 3. TOTAL 334433 259682 594115

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 594115 58.18% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 583904 3. REJECTED 9736 1.64% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 475 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1320 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 774

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SANGEETA KUMARI SINGHDEO 360575

Runner up : INC SARAT PATTANAYAK 202044

MARGIN : 158531 27.15% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Sambalpur NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 615384 540816 1156200 2. SERVICE 126 49 175 3. TOTAL 615510 540865 1156375

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 402698 288724 691422 2. POSTAL 17 7 24 3. TOTAL 402715 288731 691446

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 691446 59.79% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 679196 3. REJECTED 12186 1.76% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 64 5. TENDERED 28

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1470 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 787

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD 310870

Runner up : INC DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI 286102

MARGIN : 24768 3.65% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Deogarh NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 606941 525639 1132580 2. SERVICE 174 82 256 3. TOTAL 607115 525721 1132836

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 390793 286604 677397 2. POSTAL 20 4 24 3. TOTAL 390813 286608 677421

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 677421 59.80% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 662678 3. REJECTED 14743 2.18% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 17

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1479 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 766

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 04-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 346820

Runner up : INC SHRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI 241393

MARGIN : 105427 15.91% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Dhenkanal NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 577253 512434 1089687 2. SERVICE 646 308 954 3. TOTAL 577899 512742 1090641

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 351180 242443 593623 2. POSTAL 38 9 47 3. TOTAL 351218 242452 593670

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 593670 54.43% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 586345 3. REJECTED 7299 1.23% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 26 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1401 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 778

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJD TATHAGATA SATAPATHY 299156

Runner up : INC KAMAKSHYA PRASAD SINGHDEO 266645

MARGIN : 32511 5.54% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Sundargarh (ST) NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 635611 522694 1158305 2. SERVICE 407 159 566 3. TOTAL 636018 522853 1158871

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 386625 293339 679964 2. POSTAL 59 15 74 3. TOTAL 386684 293354 680038

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 680038 58.68% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 662441 3. REJECTED 17255 2.54% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 342 5. TENDERED 84

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1410 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 822

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 316069

Runner up : INC SUNIL KUMAR SINGHDEO 190041

MARGIN : 126028 19.02% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ORISSA CODE : S18

CONSTITUENCY : Keonjhar (ST) NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 542838 513150 1055988 2. SERVICE 315 138 453 3. TOTAL 543153 513288 1056441

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 368996 290436 659432 2. POSTAL 32 13 45 3. TOTAL 369028 290449 659477

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 659477 62.42% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 643168 3. REJECTED 16229 2.46% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 80 5. TENDERED 44

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1396 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 757

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP UPENDRANATH NAYAK 347906

Runner up : INC MADHABA SARDAR 261631

MARGIN : 86275 13.41% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Gurdaspur NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 2 14 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 7 2 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 1 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 559083 524465 1083548 2. SERVICE 5356 2408 7764 3. TOTAL 564439 526873 1091312

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 371317 340184 711501 2. POSTAL 832 373 1205 3. TOTAL 372149 340557 712706

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 712706 65.31% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 704568 3. REJECTED 8138 1.14% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1336 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 817

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 398527

Runner up : INC SUKHBUNS KAUR 291694

MARGIN : 106833 15.16% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Amritsar NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 637027 558885 1195912 2. SERVICE 1564 769 2333 3. TOTAL 638591 559654 1198245

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 370985 279591 650576 2. POSTAL 235 26 261 3. TOTAL 371220 279617 650837

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 650837 54.32% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 644112 3. REJECTED 6725 1.03% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 18

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1395 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 859

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DAYA SINGH SODHI 361133

Runner up : INC RAGHUNANDAN LAL BHATIA 269993

MARGIN : 91140 14.15% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Tarn Taran NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 0 1 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 569162 497872 1067034 2. SERVICE 2782 1218 4000 3. TOTAL 571944 499090 1071034

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 329782 269838 599620 2. POSTAL 402 29 431 3. TOTAL 330184 269867 600051

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 600051 56.03% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 590752 3. REJECTED 9299 1.55% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1277 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 839

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAD PREM SINGH LALPURA 355653

Runner up : INC GURINDER PARTAP SINGH KAIRON 213735

MARGIN : 141918 24.02% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Jullundur NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 571117 540672 1111789 2. SERVICE 524 320 844 3. TOTAL 571641 540992 1112633

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 341018 309718 650736 2. POSTAL 90 10 100 3. TOTAL 341108 309728 650836

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 650836 58.50% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 644221 3. REJECTED 5505 0.85% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1110 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1404 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 792

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JD 380785

Runner up : INC UMRAO SINGH 249769

MARGIN : 131016 20.34% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Phillaur (SC) NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 580405 528121 1108526 2. SERVICE 1303 723 2026 3. TOTAL 581708 528844 1110552

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 350116 317064 667180 2. POSTAL 197 8 205 3. TOTAL 350313 317072 667385

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 667385 60.09% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 660703 3. REJECTED 6380 0.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 302 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1346 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 825

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner IND SATNAM SINGH KAINTH 343856

Runner up : BSP HARBHAJAN LAKHA 275803

MARGIN : 68053 10.30% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Hoshiarpur NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 5 1 6 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 563445 511424 1074869 2. SERVICE 3830 1895 5725 3. TOTAL 567275 513319 1080594

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 312333 283838 596171 2. POSTAL 606 54 660 3. TOTAL 312939 283892 596831

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 596831 55.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 590841 3. REJECTED 5990 1.00% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1310 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 825

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP KAMAL CHAUDHURY 304091

Runner up : BSP CHARANDEEP SINGH KAMBOJ 238759

MARGIN : 65332 11.06% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Ropar (SC) NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 653538 576518 1230056 2. SERVICE 1648 949 2597 3. TOTAL 655186 577467 1232653

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 395460 315817 711277 2. POSTAL 243 3. TOTAL 395703 315817 711520

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 711520 57.72% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 703116 3. REJECTED 8404 1.18% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 32

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1500 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 822

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAD SATWINDER KAUR 378487

Runner up : BSP MAN SINGH 292983

MARGIN : 85504 12.16% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Patiala NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 2 16 2. REJECTED 1 2 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 702311 609373 1311684 2. SERVICE 932 543 1475 3. TOTAL 703243 609916 1313159

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 450262 366294 816556 2. POSTAL 55 3. TOTAL 450317 366294 816611

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 816611 62.19% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 806615 3. REJECTED 9996 1.22% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 90

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1481 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 887

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAD 410937

Runner up : INC AMRINDER SINGH 377686

MARGIN : 33251 4.12% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Ludhiana NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 3 22 2. REJECTED 2 2 4 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 14 1 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 1 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 721239 693075 1414314 2. SERVICE 1385 858 2243 3. TOTAL 722624 693933 1416557

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 419648 334151 753799 2. POSTAL 125 66 191 3. TOTAL 419773 334217 753990

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 753990 53.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 744528 3. REJECTED 9462 1.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 8

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1685 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 841

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAD AMRIK SINGH ALIWAL 370115

Runner up : INC GURCHARAN SINGH GALIB 360903

MARGIN : 9212 1.24% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Sangrur NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 2 9 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 601942 521168 1123110 2. SERVICE 1487 687 2174 3. TOTAL 603429 521855 1125284

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 406860 339996 746856 2. POSTAL 182 78 260 3. TOTAL 407042 340074 747116

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 747116 66.39% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 739298 3. REJECTED 7818 1.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 25

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1301 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 865

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAD 297393

Runner up : SAD(M) SIMRANJIT SINGH MANN 215228

MARGIN : 82165 11.11% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Bhatinda (SC) NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 636945 560230 1197175 2. SERVICE 845 374 1219 3. TOTAL 637790 560604 1198394

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 378519 306026 684545 2. POSTAL 37 12 49 3. TOTAL 378556 306038 684594

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 684594 57.13% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 678183 3. REJECTED 6348 0.93% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 63 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1394 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 860

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAD CHATIN SINGH SAMAON 359527

Runner up : CPI BHAN SINGH BHAURA 309671

MARGIN : 49856 7.35% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Faridkot NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 672975 528519 1201494 2. SERVICE 417 237 654 3. TOTAL 673392 528756 1202148

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 469167 404342 873509 2. POSTAL 41 22 63 3. TOTAL 469208 404364 873572

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 873572 72.67% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 866143 3. REJECTED 7429 0.85% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 15

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1363 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 882

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAD 439749

Runner up : INC JAGMEET SINGH BRAR 404790

MARGIN : 34959 4.04% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PUNJAB CODE : S19

CONSTITUENCY : Ferozepur NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 3 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 1 3 4. CONTESTED 5 2 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 2 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 625095 566201 1191296 2. SERVICE 467 212 679 3. TOTAL 625562 566413 1191975

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 421460 329737 751197 2. POSTAL 8 3. TOTAL 421468 329737 751205

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 751205 63.02% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 742859 3. REJECTED 8036 1.07% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 310 5. TENDERED 48

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1452 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 821

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAD ZORA SINGH 389908

Runner up : BSP MOHAN SINGH PHALIANWALA 345441

MARGIN : 44467 5.99% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Ganganagar (SC) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 2 9 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 2 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 2 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 648930 547318 1196248 2. SERVICE 288 187 475 3. TOTAL 649218 547505 1196723

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 418848 306016 724864 2. POSTAL 725 101 826 3. TOTAL 419573 306117 725690

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 725690 60.64% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 719019 3. REJECTED 6671 0.92% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 56

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1721 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 695

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ENG. SHANKAR PANNU 335052

Runner up : BJP NIHAL CHAND 292291

MARGIN : 42761 5.95% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Bikaner NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 1 17 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 1 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 888282 753319 1641601 2. SERVICE 313 177 490 3. TOTAL 888595 753496 1642091

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 599933 438419 1038352 2. POSTAL 1350 15 1365 3. TOTAL 601283 438434 1039717

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1039717 63.32% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1023190 3. REJECTED 16206 1.56% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 321 5. TENDERED 326

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2273 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 722

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 560257

Runner up : BJP MAHENDRASINGH BHATI 369632

MARGIN : 190625 18.63% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Churu NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 1 1 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 593714 545761 1139475 2. SERVICE 1252 791 2043 3. TOTAL 594966 546552 1141518

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 389293 339161 728454 2. POSTAL 663 178 841 3. TOTAL 389956 339339 729295

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 729295 63.89% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 722109 3. REJECTED 7186 0.99% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 52

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1713 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 666

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 347690

Runner up : BJP RAMSINGH 317958

MARGIN : 29732 4.12% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Jhunjhunu NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 591889 554262 1146151 2. SERVICE 4482 2928 7410 3. TOTAL 596371 557190 1153561

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 424558 346939 771497 2. POSTAL 1918 379 2297 3. TOTAL 426476 347318 773794

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 773794 67.08% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 765070 3. REJECTED 8724 1.13% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1713 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 673

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner AIIC(S) SISRAM OLA 338526

Runner up : BJP MADAN LAL SAINI 300667

MARGIN : 37859 4.95% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Sikar NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 1 15 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 1 2 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 646186 594976 1241162 2. SERVICE 1727 1063 2790 3. TOTAL 647913 596039 1243952

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 419941 375867 795808 2. POSTAL 905 230 1135 3. TOTAL 420846 376097 796943

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 796943 64.07% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 788115 3. REJECTED 8475 1.06% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 353 5. TENDERED 112

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1721 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 723

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SUBHASH MAHARIYA 293502

Runner up : INC HARI SINGH 252180

MARGIN : 41322 5.24% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 2 18 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 11 2 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 2 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 873638 748821 1622459 2. SERVICE 97 73 170 3. TOTAL 873735 748894 1622629

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 465085 334327 799412 2. POSTAL 471 47 518 3. TOTAL 465556 334374 799930

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 799930 49.30% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 789597 3. REJECTED 10333 1.29% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 69

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2029 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 800

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 445608

Runner up : INC M.SAYEED KHAN (GOODAGE) 306637

MARGIN : 138971 17.60% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Dausa NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 646636 576068 1222704 2. SERVICE 328 179 507 3. TOTAL 646964 576247 1223211

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 455998 361244 817242 2. POSTAL 359 153 512 3. TOTAL 456357 361397 817754

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 817754 66.85% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 808453 3. REJECTED 9223 1.13% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 78 5. TENDERED 117

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1550 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 789

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 415287

Runner up : BJP ROHITASHV KUMAR SHARMA 354213

MARGIN : 61074 7.55% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Alwar NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 3 19 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 1 4 4. CONTESTED 13 2 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 1 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 599727 521476 1121203 2. SERVICE 2464 1600 4064 3. TOTAL 602191 523076 1125267

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 387643 270116 657759 2. POSTAL 1019 95 1114 3. TOTAL 388662 270211 658873

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 658873 58.55% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 651258 3. REJECTED 7532 1.14% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 83 5. TENDERED 100

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1439 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 782

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC GHASI RAM YADAV 203574

Runner up : IND MAHENDRA KUMARI 201013

MARGIN : 2561 0.39% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Bharatpur NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 1 18 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 16 1 17 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 1 14

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 559241 474084 1033325 2. SERVICE 813 460 1273 3. TOTAL 560054 474544 1034598

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 392401 270028 662429 2. POSTAL 398 65 463 3. TOTAL 392799 270093 662892

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 662892 64.07% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 655815 3. REJECTED 7077 1.07% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 52

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1363 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 759

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC K. 252617

Runner up : BJP DR. DIGAMBER SINGH 184164

MARGIN : 68453 10.44% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Bayana (SC) NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 582731 469918 1052649 2. SERVICE 720 424 1144 3. TOTAL 583451 470342 1053793

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 363674 195836 559510 2. POSTAL 295 29 324 3. TOTAL 363969 195865 559834

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 559834 53.13% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 554147 3. REJECTED 5687 1.02% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 28

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1463 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 720

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP GANGARAM KOLI 226249

Runner up : INC JAGANNATH PAHADIA 221699

MARGIN : 4550 0.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Sawai Madhopur (ST NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 1 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 632298 543795 1176093 2. SERVICE 730 326 1056 3. TOTAL 633028 544121 1177149

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 390985 202172 593157 2. POSTAL 106 3. TOTAL 391091 202172 593263

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 593263 50.40% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 586450 3. REJECTED 6716 1.13% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 97 5. TENDERED 6

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1645 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 716

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC USHA 282472

Runner up : BJP RAMESH CHAND 220138

MARGIN : 62334 10.63% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Ajmer NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 2 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 2 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 535802 507237 1043039 2. SERVICE 813 552 1365 3. TOTAL 536615 507789 1044404

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 335927 279178 615105 2. POSTAL 383 133 516 3. TOTAL 336310 279311 615621

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 615621 58.94% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 605991 3. REJECTED 9570 1.55% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 60 5. TENDERED 150

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1420 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 735

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 290524

Runner up : BJP RASA SINGH RAWAT 284752

MARGIN : 5772 0.95% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Tonk (SC) NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 571814 536794 1108608 2. SERVICE 385 246 631 3. TOTAL 572199 537040 1109239

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 345376 258670 604046 2. POSTAL 252 27 279 3. TOTAL 345628 258697 604325

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 604325 54.48% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 595309 3. REJECTED 9016 1.49% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 32

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1429 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 776

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC DOWARKA PARSHAD BAIRWA 312307

Runner up : BJP SHAMBHU DAYAL BADGUJAR 254838

MARGIN : 57469 9.65% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Kota NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 2 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 8 2 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 2 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 607257 551534 1158791 2. SERVICE 147 94 241 3. TOTAL 607404 551628 1159032

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 415845 327789 743634 2. POSTAL 1011 3. TOTAL 416856 327789 744645

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 744645 64.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 732240 3. REJECTED 12370 1.66% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 35 5. TENDERED 235

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1633 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 710

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC RAM NARAIN MEENA 364183

Runner up : BJP RAGHUVEER SINGH KAUSHAL 346755

MARGIN : 17428 2.38% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Jhalawar NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 536774 496697 1033471 2. SERVICE 79 43 122 3. TOTAL 536853 496740 1033593

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 378570 265012 643582 2. POSTAL 388 13 401 3. TOTAL 378958 265025 643983

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 643983 62.31% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 632456 3. REJECTED 11452 1.78% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 75 5. TENDERED 93

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1391 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 743

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 333746

Runner up : INC BHARAT SINGH 270179

MARGIN : 63567 10.05% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Banswara (ST) NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 3 1 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 576612 562533 1139145 2. SERVICE 38 24 62 3. TOTAL 576650 562557 1139207

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 344963 326753 671716 2. POSTAL 320 1 321 3. TOTAL 345283 326754 672037

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 672037 58.99% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 655549 3. REJECTED 15457 2.30% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1031 5. TENDERED 46

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1453 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 784

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MAHENDRAJEET SINGH 323588

Runner up : BJP LAXMI NINAMA 209071

MARGIN : 114517 17.47% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Salumber (ST) NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 554998 527866 1082864 2. SERVICE 43 35 78 3. TOTAL 555041 527901 1082942

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 337384 282812 620196 2. POSTAL 569 2 571 3. TOTAL 337953 282814 620767

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 620767 57.32% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 599463 3. REJECTED 21023 3.39% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 281 5. TENDERED 11

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1361 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 796

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC BHERU LAL (MEENA) 315704

Runner up : BJP NAND LAL MEENA 237822

MARGIN : 77882 12.99% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Udaipur NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 2 10 2. REJECTED 0 1 1 3. WITHDRAWN 5 0 5 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 621651 586926 1208577 2. SERVICE 192 125 317 3. TOTAL 621843 587051 1208894

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 397653 348448 746101 2. POSTAL 762 25 787 3. TOTAL 398415 348473 746888

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 746888 61.78% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 733796 3. REJECTED 13065 1.75% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 27 5. TENDERED 171

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1547 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 781

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SHANTI LAL CHAPLOT 367994

Runner up : INC 356547

MARGIN : 11447 1.56% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Chittorgarh NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 611137 565750 1176887 2. SERVICE 56 35 91 3. TOTAL 611193 565785 1176978

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 447661 370693 818354 2. POSTAL 510 3. TOTAL 448171 370693 818864

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 818864 69.57% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 804098 3. REJECTED 14597 1.78% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 169 5. TENDERED 206

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1632 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 721

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC UDAI LAL ANJANA 399666

Runner up : BJP JASWANT SINGH 374289

MARGIN : 25377 3.16% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Bhilwara NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 571664 540530 1112194 2. SERVICE 290 206 496 3. TOTAL 571954 540736 1112690

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 374286 301648 675934 2. POSTAL 52 14 66 3. TOTAL 374338 301662 676000

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 676000 60.75% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 664006 3. REJECTED 11928 1.76% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 66 5. TENDERED 17

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1524 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 730

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC RAMPAL UPADHAYAYA 356914

Runner up : BJP SUBHASH CHANDRA BAHERIYA 276963

MARGIN : 79951 12.04% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Pali NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 529589 500558 1030147 2. SERVICE 267 187 454 3. TOTAL 529856 500745 1030601

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 311228 258591 569819 2. POSTAL 129 3. TOTAL 311357 258591 569948

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 569948 55.30% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 559559 3. REJECTED 10004 1.76% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 385 5. TENDERED 76

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1456 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 708

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MITHA LAL JAIN 282369

Runner up : BJP GUMANMAL LODHA 254933

MARGIN : 27436 4.90% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Jalore (SC) NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 643515 579102 1222617 2. SERVICE 31 26 57 3. TOTAL 643546 579128 1222674

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 392730 295206 687936 2. POSTAL 7 6 13 3. TOTAL 392737 295212 687949

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 687949 56.27% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 672530 3. REJECTED 15419 2.24% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1594 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 767

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner IND 365336

Runner up : BJP GENARAM 199251

MARGIN : 166085 24.70% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Barmer NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 712146 606088 1318234 2. SERVICE 3474 1406 4880 3. TOTAL 715620 607494 1323114

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 484443 368131 852574 2. POSTAL 403 17 420 3. TOTAL 484846 368148 852994

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 852994 64.47% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 838035 3. REJECTED 14959 1.75% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 87

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1692 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 782

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC COL.SONARAM CHOWDHARY 446107

Runner up : BJP LOKENDRA SINGH KALVI 360567

MARGIN : 85540 10.21% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 1 13 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 1 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 1 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 691580 614600 1306180 2. SERVICE 4784 2099 6883 3. TOTAL 696364 616699 1313063

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 446838 324552 771390 2. POSTAL 1465 3. TOTAL 448303 324552 772855

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 772855 58.86% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 760175 3. REJECTED 12507 1.62% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 173 5. TENDERED 119

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1730 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 759

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ASHOK GAHLOT 369780

Runner up : BJP JASWANT SINGH BISHNOI 364336

MARGIN : 5444 0.72% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : RAJASTHAN CODE : S20

CONSTITUENCY : Nagaur NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 611565 566387 1177952 2. SERVICE 1536 989 2525 3. TOTAL 613101 567376 1180477

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 414306 326658 740964 2. POSTAL 1031 303 1334 3. TOTAL 415337 326961 742298

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 742298 62.88% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 734098 3. REJECTED 8200 1.10% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 37

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1640 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 720

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC RAMRAGHUNATH 411894

Runner up : BJP RICHHPALSINGH MIRDHA 305495

MARGIN : 106399 14.49% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : SIKKIM CODE : S21

CONSTITUENCY : Sikkim NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 123023 113298 236321 2. SERVICE 143 30 173 3. TOTAL 123166 113328 236494

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 87881 70787 158668 2. POSTAL 78 41 119 3. TOTAL 87959 70828 158787

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 158787 67.14% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 155871 3. REJECTED 2916 1.84% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 36

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 335 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 706

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SDF BHIM PD. DAHAL 102440

Runner up : INC SANCHAMAN SUBBA 51611

MARGIN : 50829 32.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Madras North NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 999916 880818 1880734 2. SERVICE 82 41 123 3. TOTAL 999998 880859 1880857

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 490142 385950 876092 2. POSTAL 17 3. TOTAL 490159 385950 876109

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 876109 46.58% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 851847 3. REJECTED 24262 2.77% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 88

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1877 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 1002

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner DMK KUPPUSAMI C 401322

Runner up : MDMK SABAPATHY MOHAN, R.T. 332229

MARGIN : 69093 8.11% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Madras Central NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 1 17 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 12 1 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 1 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 624673 581896 1206569 2. SERVICE 101 49 150 3. TOTAL 624774 581945 1206719

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 333963 263296 597259 2. POSTAL 21 3. TOTAL 333984 263296 597280

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 597280 49.50% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 581449 3. REJECTED 15721 2.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 110 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1199 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 1006

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner DMK 300774

Runner up : ADMK JAYAKUMAR, D 229047

MARGIN : 71727 12.34% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Madras South NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 1007310 929232 1936542 2. SERVICE 159 70 229 3. TOTAL 1007469 929302 1936771

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 504475 412517 916992 2. POSTAL 44 4 48 3. TOTAL 504519 412521 917040

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 917040 47.35% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 898798 3. REJECTED 18242 1.99% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1931 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 1003

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner DMK BAALU T.R. 432913

Runner up : BJP JANA KRISHNAMURTHI, K 412899

MARGIN : 20014 2.23% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Sriperumbudur (SC) NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 3 1 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 631343 635120 1266463 2. SERVICE 120 60 180 3. TOTAL 631463 635180 1266643

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 387740 337013 724753 2. POSTAL 85 20 105 3. TOTAL 387825 337033 724858

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 724858 57.23% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 696327 3. REJECTED 28531 3.94% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1459 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 868

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK VENUGOPAL, K. 326528

Runner up : DMK NAGARATHINAM, T 302733

MARGIN : 23795 3.42% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Chengalpattu NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 5 0 5 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 574166 573810 1147976 2. SERVICE 91 50 141 3. TOTAL 574257 573860 1148117

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 368588 327781 696369 2. POSTAL 167 31 198 3. TOTAL 368755 327812 696567

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 696567 60.67% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 670586 3. REJECTED 25913 3.72% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 68 5. TENDERED 24

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1352 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 849

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK KANCHI PANNEERSELVAM 329239

Runner up : DMK PARASURAMAN K 306323

MARGIN : 22916 3.42% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Arakkonam NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 531410 540100 1071510 2. SERVICE 788 389 1177 3. TOTAL 532198 540489 1072687

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 374093 346889 720982 2. POSTAL 485 69 554 3. TOTAL 374578 346958 721536

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 721536 67.26% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 697078 3. REJECTED 23592 3.27% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 866 5. TENDERED 59

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1377 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 779

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK GOPAL C 359431

Runner up : TMC(M) VELU A.M. 309943

MARGIN : 49488 7.10% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Vellore NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 2 14 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 1 2 3 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 545340 553185 1098525 2. SERVICE 1789 902 2691 3. TOTAL 547129 554087 1101216

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 359970 333042 693012 2. POSTAL 545 3 548 3. TOTAL 360515 333045 693560

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 693560 62.98% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 673929 3. REJECTED 19631 2.83% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1354 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 813

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner PMK SHANMUGAM N.T. 331035

Runner up : DMK MOHAMMED SAQHY T.A. 304630

MARGIN : 26405 3.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Tiruppattur NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 544143 548125 1092268 2. SERVICE 1055 378 1433 3. TOTAL 545198 548503 1093701

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 358602 340982 699584 2. POSTAL 284 27 311 3. TOTAL 358886 341009 699895

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 699895 63.99% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 674645 3. REJECTED 25250 3.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 8

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1378 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 794

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner DMK VENUGOPAL. D 322990

Runner up : ADMK KRISHNAMOORTHY.S 322716

MARGIN : 274 0.04% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Vandavasi NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 532661 541661 1074322 2. SERVICE 977 471 1448 3. TOTAL 533638 542132 1075770

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 343278 323530 666808 2. POSTAL 448 31 479 3. TOTAL 343726 323561 667287

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 667287 62.03% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 645536 3. REJECTED 21751 3.26% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1310 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 821

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner PMK DURAI M. 327010

Runner up : TMC(M) BALARAMAN L. 261935

MARGIN : 65075 10.08% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Tindivanam NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 532629 531984 1064613 2. SERVICE 274 139 413 3. TOTAL 532903 532123 1065026

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 346343 328274 674617 2. POSTAL 493 3. TOTAL 346836 328274 675110

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 675110 63.39% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 648630 3. REJECTED 26480 3.92% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1364 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 781

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner MDMK RAMACHANDRAN N. GINGEE 320141

Runner up : DMK VENKATRAMAN G. 288688

MARGIN : 31453 4.85% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Cuddalore NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 539231 536905 1076136 2. SERVICE 89 41 130 3. TOTAL 539320 536946 1076266

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 337093 320894 657987 2. POSTAL 315 38 353 3. TOTAL 337408 320932 658340

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 658340 61.17% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 634744 3. REJECTED 23596 3.58% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 6

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1373 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 784

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK DHAMOTHARAN M.C. 309985

Runner up : TMC(M) VENKATESAN P.R.S. 282856

MARGIN : 27129 4.27% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Chidambaram (SC) NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 7 0 7 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 533004 521457 1054461 2. SERVICE 116 65 181 3. TOTAL 533120 521522 1054642

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 355450 328338 683788 2. POSTAL 325 42 367 3. TOTAL 355775 328380 684155

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 684155 64.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 666594 3. REJECTED 17561 2.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1363 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 774

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner PMK ELUMALAI ALIAS EZHILMALAI R. 305372

Runner up : DMK GANESAN V. 297417

MARGIN : 7955 1.19% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Dharmapuri NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 5 0 5 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 593660 581142 1174802 2. SERVICE 294 138 432 3. TOTAL 593954 581280 1175234

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 352744 286586 639330 2. POSTAL 178 21 199 3. TOTAL 352922 286607 639529

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 639529 54.42% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 621241 3. REJECTED 18288 2.86% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1366 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 860

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner PMK PARY MOHAN K. 341917

Runner up : TMC(M) THEERTHARAMAN P. 242490

MARGIN : 99427 16.00% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Krishnagiri NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 6 0 6 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 567248 547044 1114292 2. SERVICE 1027 557 1584 3. TOTAL 568275 547601 1115876

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 354280 293547 647827 2. POSTAL 252 65 317 3. TOTAL 354532 293612 648144

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 648144 58.08% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 622689 3. REJECTED 25455 3.93% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1299 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 859

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK MUNUSAMY K.P. 315762

Runner up : TMC(M) RAJARAM NAIDU D.R. 266413

MARGIN : 49349 7.93% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Rasipuram (SC) NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 2 16 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 9 2 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 1 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 549585 558527 1108112 2. SERVICE 108 52 160 3. TOTAL 549693 558579 1108272

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 321146 285296 606442 2. POSTAL 120 68 188 3. TOTAL 321266 285364 606630

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 606630 54.74% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 578384 3. REJECTED 28103 4.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 143 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1352 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 820

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK SAROJA V.DR. 302801

Runner up : TMC(M) KANDASAMY K. 248424

MARGIN : 54377 9.40% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Salem NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 594534 583293 1177827 2. SERVICE 234 116 350 3. TOTAL 594768 583409 1178177

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 367231 312348 679579 2. POSTAL 171 28 199 3. TOTAL 367402 312376 679778

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 679778 57.70% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 658973 3. REJECTED 20513 3.02% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 292 5. TENDERED 46

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1387 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 849

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner IND RAMAMURTHY K. 365557

Runner up : TMC(M) DEVADASS R. 229677

MARGIN : 135880 20.62% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Tiruchengode NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 2 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 5 2 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 2 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 734213 725973 1460186 2. SERVICE 73 33 106 3. TOTAL 734286 726006 1460292

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 427521 354302 781823 2. POSTAL 25 10 35 3. TOTAL 427546 354312 781858

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 781858 53.54% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 758625 3. REJECTED 22895 2.93% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 338 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1729 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 845

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK PALANISWAMY K. 414992

Runner up : DMK RAMALINGAM K.P. DR. 310183

MARGIN : 104809 13.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Nilgiris NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 655142 638168 1293310 2. SERVICE 614 186 800 3. TOTAL 655756 638354 1294110

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 390895 327062 717957 2. POSTAL 221 24 245 3. TOTAL 391116 327086 718202

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 718202 55.50% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 694358 3. REJECTED 23844 3.32% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1552 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 834

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP MATHAN M. ALIAS MASTER MATHAN M. 322818

Runner up : TMC(M) BALASUBRAMONIYAN S.R. 262433

MARGIN : 60385 8.70% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Gobichettipalayam NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 516498 504702 1021200 2. SERVICE 50 18 68 3. TOTAL 516548 504720 1021268

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 339937 287338 627275 2. POSTAL 97 3. TOTAL 340034 287338 627372

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 627372 61.43% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 602455 3. REJECTED 24917 3.97% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1258 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 812

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK CHINNASAMY V.K. 329753

Runner up : DMK RAMASAMY N. 215111

MARGIN : 114642 19.03% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Coimbatore NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 22 1 23 2. REJECTED 7 0 7 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 11 1 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 1 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 776955 718229 1495184 2. SERVICE 116 56 172 3. TOTAL 777071 718285 1495356

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 463330 363280 826610 2. POSTAL 25 17 42 3. TOTAL 463355 363297 826652

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 826652 55.28% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 804485 3. REJECTED 22167 2.68% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1673 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 894

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RADHAKRISHNAN C.P. 449269

Runner up : DMK SUBBIAN K.R. 304593

MARGIN : 144676 17.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Pollachi (SC) NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 518433 507508 1025941 2. SERVICE 89 26 115 3. TOTAL 518522 507534 1026056

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 316906 261818 578724 2. POSTAL 140 23 163 3. TOTAL 317046 261841 578887

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 578887 56.42% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 554275 3. REJECTED 24612 4.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1308 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 784

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK THIYAGARAJAN M. 306083

Runner up : TMC(M) KOVAI THANGAM 210682

MARGIN : 95401 17.21% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Palani NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 559626 557728 1117354 2. SERVICE 170 87 257 3. TOTAL 559796 557815 1117611

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 339176 287191 626367 2. POSTAL 173 116 289 3. TOTAL 339349 287307 626656

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 626656 56.07% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 608050 3. REJECTED 18606 2.97% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1416 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 789

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner MDMK GANESHAMURTHI A. 286300

Runner up : TMC(M) KAARVENDHAN S.K. 258863

MARGIN : 27437 4.51% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Dindigul NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 569378 573717 1143095 2. SERVICE 535 250 785 3. TOTAL 569913 573967 1143880

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 315362 295843 611205 2. POSTAL 297 140 437 3. TOTAL 315659 295983 611642

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 611642 53.47% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 593173 3. REJECTED 18469 3.02% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1423 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 804

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK SREENIVAASAN C. 276106

Runner up : TMC(M) CHITTHAN N.S.V. 260907

MARGIN : 15199 2.56% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Madurai NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 1 15 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 1 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 686999 661821 1348820 2. SERVICE 293 152 445 3. TOTAL 687292 661973 1349265

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 365026 311043 676069 2. POSTAL 124 11 135 3. TOTAL 365150 311054 676204

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 676204 50.12% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 657651 3. REJECTED 18553 2.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1570 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 859

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner JP 266202

Runner up : TMC(M) RAMBABU.A.G.S. 245305

MARGIN : 20897 3.18% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Periyakulam NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 1 20 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 12 1 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 538792 539153 1077945 2. SERVICE 912 398 1310 3. TOTAL 539704 539551 1079255

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 315794 300869 616663 2. POSTAL 431 42 473 3. TOTAL 316225 300911 617136

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 617136 57.18% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 602499 3. REJECTED 14637 2.37% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1366 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 790

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK MUTHIAH .R 319672

Runner up : DMK GANDHIMATHY.R 249092

MARGIN : 70580 11.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Karur NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 559063 571052 1130115 2. SERVICE 164 82 246 3. TOTAL 559227 571134 1130361

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 355028 321347 676375 2. POSTAL 58 17 75 3. TOTAL 355086 321364 676450

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 676450 59.84% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 649880 3. REJECTED 25292 3.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1278 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1448 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 781

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK THAMBI DURAI.M 327480

Runner up : TMC(M) NATRAYAN. K 283807

MARGIN : 43673 6.72% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Tiruchirappalli NO : 27

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 0 17 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 590948 586848 1177796 2. SERVICE 309 153 462 3. TOTAL 591257 587001 1178258

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 345826 301743 647569 2. POSTAL 97 28 125 3. TOTAL 345923 301771 647694

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 647694 54.97% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 630805 3. REJECTED 16694 2.58% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 195 5. TENDERED 37

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1369 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 861

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RANGARAJAN KUMARAMANGALAM 305233

Runner up : TMC(M) ADAIKALARAJ.L 293778

MARGIN : 11455 1.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Perambalur (SC) NO : 28

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 510987 513850 1024837 2. SERVICE 186 102 288 3. TOTAL 511173 513952 1025125

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 329633 332108 661741 2. POSTAL 48 2 50 3. TOTAL 329681 332110 661791

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 661791 64.56% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 639200 3. REJECTED 22306 3.37% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 285 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1282 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 800

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK RAJARETHINAM, P 341118

Runner up : DMK RAJA A 280682

MARGIN : 60436 9.45% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Mayiladuturai NO : 29

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 503760 486604 990364 2. SERVICE 193 109 302 3. TOTAL 503953 486713 990666

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 338953 304437 643390 2. POSTAL 192 24 216 3. TOTAL 339145 304461 643606

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 643606 64.97% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 626270 3. REJECTED 17336 2.69% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1245 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 796

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TMC(M) KRISHNAMOORTHY, K. 286098

Runner up : PMK ARULMOZHI, P.D. 243642

MARGIN : 42456 6.78% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Nagapattinam (SC) NO : 30

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 2 6 2. REJECTED 0 2 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 514312 506371 1020683 2. SERVICE 220 134 354 3. TOTAL 514532 506505 1021037

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 344191 316719 660910 2. POSTAL 204 15 219 3. TOTAL 344395 316734 661129

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 661129 64.75% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 639066 3. REJECTED 22063 3.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 13

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1308 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 781

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI SELVARASU, M. 375589

Runner up : ADMK GOPAL, DR. K. 244286

MARGIN : 131303 20.55% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Thanjavur NO : 31

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 1 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 506472 506745 1013217 2. SERVICE 265 127 392 3. TOTAL 506737 506872 1013609

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 333354 312294 645648 2. POSTAL 154 13 167 3. TOTAL 333508 312307 645815

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 645815 63.71% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 626080 3. REJECTED 19603 3.04% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 132 5. TENDERED 9

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1261 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 804

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner DMK PALANIMANICKAM, S.S. 324344

Runner up : MDMK GANESAN, L. 276140

MARGIN : 48204 7.70% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Pudukkottai NO : 32

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 588980 595479 1184459 2. SERVICE 101 49 150 3. TOTAL 589081 595528 1184609

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 396388 394910 791298 2. POSTAL 83 24 107 3. TOTAL 396471 394934 791405

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 791405 66.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 773383 3. REJECTED 18022 2.28% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 33

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1494 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 793

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK PARAMASIVAM, RAJA 288072

Runner up : DMK SIVA, P.N. 257552

MARGIN : 30520 3.95% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Sivaganga NO : 33

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 534319 541027 1075346 2. SERVICE 649 211 860 3. TOTAL 534968 541238 1076206

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 291426 326665 618091 2. POSTAL 154 14 168 3. TOTAL 291580 326679 618259

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 618259 57.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 594036 3. REJECTED 21456 3.47% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 2767 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1318 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 817

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TMC(M) CHIDAMBARAM, P. 303854

Runner up : ADMK KALIMUTHU, K. 244713

MARGIN : 59141 9.96% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Ramanathapuram NO : 34

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 5 1 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 534199 543769 1077968 2. SERVICE 361 174 535 3. TOTAL 534560 543943 1078503

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 306641 306581 613222 2. POSTAL 150 26 176 3. TOTAL 306791 306607 613398

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 613398 56.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 590822 3. REJECTED 22328 3.64% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 248 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1398 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 771

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK SATHIAMOORTHY, V. 258978

Runner up : TMC(M) UDAYAPPAN. SP. 234886

MARGIN : 24092 4.08% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Sivakasi NO : 35

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 595017 607668 1202685 2. SERVICE 623 319 942 3. TOTAL 595640 607987 1203627

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 400135 381342 781477 2. POSTAL 268 12 280 3. TOTAL 400403 381354 781757

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 781757 64.95% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 764917 3. REJECTED 16840 2.15% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1511 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 797

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner MDMK 387694

Runner up : CPI ALAGIRISAMY, V. 252771

MARGIN : 134923 17.64% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Tirunelveli NO : 36

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 533469 541284 1074753 2. SERVICE 461 253 714 3. TOTAL 533930 541537 1075467

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 325768 283425 609193 2. POSTAL 318 105 423 3. TOTAL 326086 283530 609616

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 609616 56.68% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 598014 3. REJECTED 11602 1.90% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1252 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 859

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK JANARTHANAN, R. 247823

Runner up : DMK SARATH KUMAR, R. 240919

MARGIN : 6904 1.15% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Tenkasi (SC) NO : 37

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 1 3 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 497169 516809 1013978 2. SERVICE 340 176 516 3. TOTAL 497509 516985 1014494

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 335144 327047 662191 2. POSTAL 98 32 130 3. TOTAL 335242 327079 662321

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 662321 65.29% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 645491 3. REJECTED 16663 2.52% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 167 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1303 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 779

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK MURUGESAN,S. 270053

Runner up : TMC(M) ARUNACHALAM.M 172786

MARGIN : 97267 15.07% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Tiruchendur NO : 38

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 495512 518541 1014053 2. SERVICE 214 99 313 3. TOTAL 495726 518640 1014366

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 273365 273490 546855 2. POSTAL 281 98 379 3. TOTAL 273646 273588 547234

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 547234 53.95% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 535637 3. REJECTED 11225 2.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 372 5. TENDERED 13

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1290 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 786

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner ADMK RAMARAAJAN 264290

Runner up : TMC(M) DHANUSKODI ATHITHAN R. 217435

MARGIN : 46855 8.75% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TAMIL NADU CODE : S22

CONSTITUENCY : Nagercoil NO : 39

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 519700 507589 1027289 2. SERVICE 835 269 1104 3. TOTAL 520535 507858 1028393

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 313263 286055 599318 2. POSTAL 435 47 482 3. TOTAL 313698 286102 599800

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 599800 58.32% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 593176 3. REJECTED 6494 1.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 130 5. TENDERED 112

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1297 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 793

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner TMC(M) DENNIS, N. 296611

Runner up : BJP RADHAKRISHNAN, P. 267426

MARGIN : 29185 4.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : CODE : S23

CONSTITUENCY : Tripura West NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 467991 435852 903843 2. SERVICE 621 317 938 3. TOTAL 468612 436169 904781

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 386189 356207 742396 2. POSTAL 3167 11 3178 3. TOTAL 389356 356218 745574

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 745574 82.40% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 732808 3. REJECTED 12766 1.71% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 163

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1234 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 733

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 05-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM SAMAR CHOUDHURY 347970

Runner up : INC RADHIKA RANJAN GUPTA 329094

MARGIN : 18876 2.58% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : TRIPURA CODE : S23

CONSTITUENCY : Tripura East (ST) NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 425262 396816 822078 2. SERVICE 421 183 604 3. TOTAL 425683 396999 822682

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 336189 314232 650421 2. POSTAL 762 3 765 3. TOTAL 336951 314235 651186

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 651186 79.15% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 637657 3. REJECTED 13529 2.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 112

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1133 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 726

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 05-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 320766

Runner up : INC DRAO KUMAR REANG 248080

MARGIN : 72686 11.40% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Tehri Garhwal NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 594852 543436 1138288 2. SERVICE 4569 1923 6492 3. TOTAL 599421 545359 1144780

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 302641 208705 511346 2. POSTAL 1562 283 1845 3. TOTAL 304203 208988 513191

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 513191 44.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 506653 3. REJECTED 6538 1.27% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1574 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 727

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 262545

Runner up : INC HIRA SINGH BISHT 80453

MARGIN : 182092 35.94% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Garhwal NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 14 0 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 0 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 471063 508446 979509 2. SERVICE 14711 7351 22062 3. TOTAL 485774 515797 1001571

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 249895 254299 504194 2. POSTAL 8029 1095 9124 3. TOTAL 257924 255394 513318

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 513318 51.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 505500 3. REJECTED 5770 1.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 2048 5. TENDERED 69

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1443 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 694

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP MAJ. GEN.(RTD) BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI 280258 (A.V.S.M.)

Runner up : AIIC(S) SATPAL MAHARAJ 105311

MARGIN : 174947 34.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Almora NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 442476 496554 939030 2. SERVICE 10724 5646 16370 3. TOTAL 453200 502200 955400

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 235753 203434 439187 2. POSTAL 4083 467 4550 3. TOTAL 239836 203901 443737

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 443737 46.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 436005 3. REJECTED 7732 1.74% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 7

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1327 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 720

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 228414

Runner up : INC HARISH CHANDRA SINGH RAWAT 146511

MARGIN : 81903 18.78% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Nainital NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 2 13 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 732984 611798 1344782 2. SERVICE 1580 884 2464 3. TOTAL 734564 612682 1347246

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 451319 316508 767827 2. POSTAL 462 157 619 3. TOTAL 451781 316665 768446

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 768446 57.04% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 760073 3. REJECTED 8373 1.09% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1687 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 799

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 292761

Runner up : INC NARAYAN DATT TIWARI 277184

MARGIN : 15577 2.05% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Bijnor (SC) NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 2 12 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 2 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 739981 516608 1256589 2. SERVICE 220 115 335 3. TOTAL 740201 516723 1256924

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 460447 306964 767411 2. POSTAL 52 35 87 3. TOTAL 460499 306999 767498

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 767498 61.06% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 761968 3. REJECTED 5530 0.72% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1492 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 842

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP OMWATI DEVI 282612

Runner up : BJP MANGAL RAM PREMI 273400

MARGIN : 9212 1.21% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Amroha NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 18 1 19 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 15 1 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 1 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 662910 539540 1202450 2. SERVICE 213 132 345 3. TOTAL 663123 539672 1202795

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 479531 316245 795776 2. POSTAL 75 10 85 3. TOTAL 479606 316255 795861

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 795861 66.17% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 789264 3. REJECTED 6597 0.83% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 1

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1462 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 823

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 295603

Runner up : BSP ALLEY HASAN 230088

MARGIN : 65515 8.30% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Moradabad NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 11 1 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 1 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 632588 512374 1144962 2. SERVICE 70 54 124 3. TOTAL 632658 512428 1145086

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 406186 332322 738508 2. POSTAL 20 14 34 3. TOTAL 406206 332336 738542

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 738542 64.50% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 732431 3. REJECTED 6111 0.83% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1444 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 793

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP DR. SHAFIQUR RAHMAN BARQ 289484

Runner up : BJP VIJAY BANSAL 253003

MARGIN : 36481 4.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Rampur NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 2 18 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 10 2 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 1 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 713486 599898 1313384 2. SERVICE 121 76 197 3. TOTAL 713607 599974 1313581

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 514706 304227 818933 2. POSTAL 31 20 51 3. TOTAL 514737 304247 818984

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 818984 62.35% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 809463 3. REJECTED 9521 1.16% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1543 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 851

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 265116

Runner up : INC BEGUM NOOR BANO URF MEHTAB ZAMANI 260150 BEGUM

MARGIN : 4966 0.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Sambhal NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 18 1 19 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 16 0 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 592097 483331 1075428 2. SERVICE 100 65 165 3. TOTAL 592197 483396 1075593

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 411612 350607 762219 2. POSTAL 29 13 42 3. TOTAL 411641 350620 762261

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 762261 70.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 753104 3. REJECTED 9157 1.20% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1367 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 787

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP 376828

Runner up : BJP DHARAMPAL YADAV URF D.P. YADAV 210146

MARGIN : 166682 22.13% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Budaun NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 612142 496184 1108326 2. SERVICE 168 106 274 3. TOTAL 612310 496290 1108600

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 397208 241258 638466 2. POSTAL 58 5 63 3. TOTAL 397266 241263 638529

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 638529 57.60% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 632498 3. REJECTED 6031 0.94% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1317 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 842

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP 264583

Runner up : BJP SHANTI DEVI SHAKYA 224925

MARGIN : 39658 6.27% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Aonla NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 561445 459365 1020810 2. SERVICE 161 134 295 3. TOTAL 561606 459499 1021105

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 364090 203069 567159 2. POSTAL 60 3. TOTAL 364150 203069 567219

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 567219 55.55% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 560404 3. REJECTED 6815 1.20% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1251 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 816

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 218471

Runner up : SP KUNWAR SARVRAJ SINGH 210449

MARGIN : 8022 1.43% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Bareilly NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 2 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 10 2 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 2 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 613939 502328 1116267 2. SERVICE 88 59 147 3. TOTAL 614027 502387 1116414

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 414448 274409 688857 2. POSTAL 45 3. TOTAL 414493 274409 688902

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 688902 61.71% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 680043 3. REJECTED 8859 1.29% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1345 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 830

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR 314480

Runner up : SP ISLAM SABIR 282040

MARGIN : 32440 4.77% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Pilibhit NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 3 14 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 3 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 2 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 610459 519385 1129844 2. SERVICE 91 52 143 3. TOTAL 610550 519437 1129987

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 443723 261126 704849 2. POSTAL 5 2 7 3. TOTAL 443728 261128 704856

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 704856 62.38% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 697203 3. REJECTED 7653 1.09% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 16

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1426 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 792

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner IND 390381

Runner up : BSP ANIS KHAN 178505

MARGIN : 211876 30.39% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Shahjahanpur NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 23 1 24 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 21 0 21 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 18 0 18

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 581140 535329 1116469 2. SERVICE 137 86 223 3. TOTAL 581277 535415 1116692

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 409885 219860 629745 2. POSTAL 37 14 51 3. TOTAL 409922 219874 629796

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 629796 56.40% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 620577 3. REJECTED 9219 1.46% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1471 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 759

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SATYAPAL SINGH YADAV 208272

Runner up : SP RAMMURTY SINGH 185587

MARGIN : 22685 3.66% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Kheri NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 4 0 4 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 739474 493973 1233447 2. SERVICE 9 7 16 3. TOTAL 739483 493980 1233463

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 433211 212576 645787 2. POSTAL 3 3. TOTAL 433214 212576 645790

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 645790 52.36% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 637243 3. REJECTED 8197 1.27% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 350 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1577 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 782

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP RAVI PRAKASH VERMA 233668

Runner up : BJP GENDAN LAL KANAUJIYA 175787

MARGIN : 57881 9.08% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Shahabad NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 1 18 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 14 1 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 1 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 644120 479553 1123673 2. SERVICE 74 53 127 3. TOTAL 644194 479606 1123800

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 411271 218171 629442 2. POSTAL 16 9 25 3. TOTAL 411287 218180 629467

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 629467 56.01% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 621431 3. REJECTED 7147 1.14% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 889 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1506 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 746

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAGHVENDRA SINGH 207131

Runner up : BSP DAUD AHMAD 186519

MARGIN : 20612 3.32% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Sitapur NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 605751 495612 1101363 2. SERVICE 17 12 29 3. TOTAL 605768 495624 1101392

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 413404 243205 656609 2. POSTAL 9 7 16 3. TOTAL 413413 243212 656625

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 656625 59.62% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 647512 3. REJECTED 9113 1.39% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1375 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 801

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP JANARDAN PRASAD MISRA 216874

Runner up : BSP PREM NATH VARMA 188954

MARGIN : 27920 4.31% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Misrikh (SC) NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 2 12 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 597906 488950 1086856 2. SERVICE 30 20 50 3. TOTAL 597936 488970 1086906

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 395142 222116 617258 2. POSTAL 7 4 11 3. TOTAL 395149 222120 617269

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 617269 56.79% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 608782 3. REJECTED 8487 1.37% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1434 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 758

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BSP RAM SHANKER 181618

Runner up : SP SHYAM LAL RAWAT 180123

MARGIN : 1495 0.25% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Hardoi (SC) NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 2 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 2 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 605223 481146 1086369 2. SERVICE 97 67 164 3. TOTAL 605320 481213 1086533

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 336975 231574 568549 2. POSTAL 23 10 33 3. TOTAL 336998 231584 568582

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 568582 52.33% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 561324 3. REJECTED 5499 0.97% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1759 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1474 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 737

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP USHA VARMA 206634

Runner up : BJP JAI PRAKASH 191208

MARGIN : 15426 2.75% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 2 17 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 2 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 2 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 815164 697284 1512448 2. SERVICE 283 176 459 3. TOTAL 815447 697460 1512907

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 451929 301497 753426 2. POSTAL 89 13 102 3. TOTAL 452018 301510 753528

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 753528 49.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 746669 3. REJECTED 6626 0.88% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 233 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1742 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 868

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ATAL BEHARI VAJPAYEE 431738

Runner up : SP MUZAFFAR ALI 215475

MARGIN : 216263 28.96% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Mohanlalganj (SC) NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 3 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 3 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 1 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 611334 517859 1129193 2. SERVICE 156 89 245 3. TOTAL 611490 517948 1129438

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 364694 229864 594558 2. POSTAL 53 5 58 3. TOTAL 364747 229869 594616

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 594616 52.65% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 585036 3. REJECTED 9537 1.60% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 43 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1410 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 801

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP REENA CHAUDHARY 200108

Runner up : BJP SMT. PURNIMA VERMA 188944

MARGIN : 11164 1.91% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Unnao NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 652824 534238 1187062 2. SERVICE 175 97 272 3. TOTAL 652999 534335 1187334

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 385049 252425 637474 2. POSTAL 107 3. TOTAL 385156 252425 637581

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 637581 53.70% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 627300 3. REJECTED 10281 1.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1572 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 755

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DEVI BUX 208077

Runner up : SP DEEPAK KUMAR 199948

MARGIN : 8129 1.30% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Rae Bareli NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 2 17 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 14 2 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 2 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 616544 553973 1170517 2. SERVICE 251 151 402 3. TOTAL 616795 554124 1170919

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 385334 282687 668021 2. POSTAL 52 10 62 3. TOTAL 385386 282697 668083

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 668083 57.06% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 656147 3. REJECTED 11936 1.79% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1457 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 804

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ASHOK SINGH 237204

Runner up : SP SURENDRA BAHADUR SINGH 196482

MARGIN : 40722 6.21% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Pratapgarh NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 1 17 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 16 1 17 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 0 15

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 649113 531087 1180200 2. SERVICE 247 122 369 3. TOTAL 649360 531209 1180569

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 358034 228576 586610 2. POSTAL 73 3 76 3. TOTAL 358107 228579 586686

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 586686 49.70% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 576080 3. REJECTED 10606 1.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1412 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 836

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 232927

Runner up : INC RAJKUMARI RATNA SINGH 164467

MARGIN : 68460 11.88% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Amethi NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 580697 531406 1112103 2. SERVICE 55 33 88 3. TOTAL 580752 531439 1112191

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 335635 261898 597533 2. POSTAL 23 3. TOTAL 335658 261898 597556

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 597556 53.73% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 584508 3. REJECTED 13048 2.18% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1324 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 840

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SANJAY SINGH 205025

Runner up : INC CAPTAIN 181755

MARGIN : 23270 3.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Sultanpur NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 1 14 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 1 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 653460 569668 1223128 2. SERVICE 30 20 50 3. TOTAL 653490 569688 1223178

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 399571 277646 677217 2. POSTAL 17 1 18 3. TOTAL 399588 277647 677235

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 677235 55.37% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 664534 3. REJECTED 12695 1.87% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 6 5. TENDERED 4

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1433 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 854

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DEBENDRA BAHADUR RAI 269951

Runner up : SP DR. RITA BAHUGUNA 205503

MARGIN : 64448 9.70% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Akbarpur (SC) NO : 27

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 2 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 8 2 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 1 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 666984 558270 1225254 2. SERVICE 132 75 207 3. TOTAL 667116 558345 1225461

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 424739 334190 758929 2. POSTAL 51 3. TOTAL 424790 334190 758980

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 758980 61.93% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 749375 3. REJECTED 8678 1.14% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 927 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1437 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 853

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BSP 263561

Runner up : SP DR. LALTA PRASAD KANNOUJIYA 238382

MARGIN : 25179 3.36% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Faizabad NO : 28

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 0 17 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 676813 556727 1233540 2. SERVICE 178 117 295 3. TOTAL 676991 556844 1233835

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 388070 281839 669909 2. POSTAL 25 20 45 3. TOTAL 388095 281859 669954

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 669954 54.30% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 659099 3. REJECTED 10855 1.62% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1417 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 871

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP 253331

Runner up : BJP VINAY KATIYAR 245594

MARGIN : 7737 1.17% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Bara Banki (SC) NO : 29

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 603550 503451 1107001 2. SERVICE 69 47 116 3. TOTAL 603619 503498 1107117

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 374379 207861 582240 2. POSTAL 33 9 42 3. TOTAL 374412 207870 582282

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 582282 52.59% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 574168 3. REJECTED 7950 1.37% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 164 5. TENDERED 19

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1361 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 813

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP BAIJNATH RAWAT 228368

Runner up : SP RAMSAGAR 214583

MARGIN : 13785 2.40% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Kaiserganj NO : 30

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 18 0 18 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 16 0 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 610116 499186 1109302 2. SERVICE 26 17 43 3. TOTAL 610142 499203 1109345

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 409318 270016 679334 2. POSTAL 4 3. TOTAL 409322 270016 679338

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 679338 61.24% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 667224 3. REJECTED 12114 1.78% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1321 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 840

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP 264369

Runner up : BJP GHANSHYAM SHUKLA 239398

MARGIN : 24971 3.74% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Bahraich NO : 31

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 664880 543992 1208872 2. SERVICE 25 14 39 3. TOTAL 664905 544006 1208911

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 408201 258727 666928 2. POSTAL 16 3. TOTAL 408217 258727 666944

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 666944 55.17% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 653917 3. REJECTED 13027 1.95% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1411 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 857

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BSP 262360

Runner up : BJP PADAMSEN CHAUDHARI 223984

MARGIN : 38376 5.87% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Balrampur NO : 32

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 628486 523807 1152293 2. SERVICE 11 7 18 3. TOTAL 628497 523814 1152311

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 377183 308604 685787 2. POSTAL 3 3. TOTAL 377186 308604 685790

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 685790 59.51% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 674769 3. REJECTED 11021 1.61% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1436 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 802

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP RIZWAN ZAHEER KHAN ALIAS RIZOO BHAIYA 312831

Runner up : BJP SATYA DEO SINGH 255572

MARGIN : 57259 8.49% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Gonda NO : 33

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 25 1 26 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 22 1 23 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 20 1 21

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 643198 526326 1169524 2. SERVICE 106 45 151 3. TOTAL 643304 526371 1169675

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 334022 291139 625161 2. POSTAL 26 3. TOTAL 334048 291139 625187

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 625187 53.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 611159 3. REJECTED 14028 2.24% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1428 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 819

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP KIRTI VADHAN SINGH ALIAS KIRTI VARDHAN 278449 SINGH ALIAS RAJA BHAIYA

Runner up : BJP BRAJ BHUSHAN URF BRIJ BHUSHAN SARAN SINGH 252894

MARGIN : 25555 4.18% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Basti (SC) NO : 34

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 645003 528170 1173173 2. SERVICE 99 62 161 3. TOTAL 645102 528232 1173334

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 367667 254737 622404 2. POSTAL 22 7 29 3. TOTAL 367689 254744 622433

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 622433 53.05% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 613593 3. REJECTED 8840 1.42% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1348 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 870

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SHRI RAM CHAUHAN 244233

Runner up : SP KALP NATH SONKAR 174016

MARGIN : 70217 11.44% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Domariaganj NO : 35

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 626769 508981 1135750 2. SERVICE 40 24 64 3. TOTAL 626809 509005 1135814

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 343962 281421 625383 2. POSTAL 3 3. TOTAL 343965 281421 625386

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 625386 55.06% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 618529 3. REJECTED 6857 1.10% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1395 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 814

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAM PAL SINGH 250569

Runner up : BSP KAMAL YUSUF MALIK 176478

MARGIN : 74091 11.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Khalilabad NO : 36

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 0 19 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 18 0 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 0 15

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 663285 542089 1205374 2. SERVICE 85 57 142 3. TOTAL 663370 542146 1205516

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 357549 290757 648306 2. POSTAL 34 3. TOTAL 357583 290757 648340

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 648340 53.78% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 638806 3. REJECTED 9534 1.47% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1367 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 882

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP INDRAJEET MISHRA 197149

Runner up : SP BHAL CHANDRA YADAV 195049

MARGIN : 2100 0.33% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Bansgaon (SC) NO : 37

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 3 10 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 2 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 672364 592471 1264835 2. SERVICE 451 292 743 3. TOTAL 672815 592763 1265578

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 361119 238169 599288 2. POSTAL 116 35 151 3. TOTAL 361235 238204 599439

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 599439 47.36% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 590128 3. REJECTED 9311 1.55% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1609 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 787

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAJ NARAIN PASHI 217433

Runner up : SP SUBHAVATI PASWAN 186893

MARGIN : 30540 5.18% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Gorakhpur NO : 38

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 697252 548418 1245670 2. SERVICE 319 201 520 3. TOTAL 697571 548619 1246190

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 392546 245521 638067 2. POSTAL 99 17 116 3. TOTAL 392645 245538 638183

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 638183 51.21% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 629765 3. REJECTED 8418 1.32% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1497 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 832

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ADITYANATH 268428

Runner up : SP JAMUNA PRASAD NISHAD 242222

MARGIN : 26206 4.16% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Maharajganj NO : 39

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 1 1 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 602862 499133 1101995 2. SERVICE 77 46 123 3. TOTAL 602939 499179 1102118

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 370491 288222 658713 2. POSTAL 14 3. TOTAL 370505 288222 658727

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 658727 59.77% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 650849 3. REJECTED 7878 1.20% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1394 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 791

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP PANKAJ CHOUDHARI 233361

Runner up : SP AKHILESH SINGH 206421

MARGIN : 26940 4.14% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Padrauna NO : 40

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 653440 535109 1188549 2. SERVICE 69 46 115 3. TOTAL 653509 535155 1188664

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 373800 305838 679638 2. POSTAL 18 6 24 3. TOTAL 373818 305844 679662

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 679662 57.18% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 670002 3. REJECTED 9660 1.42% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1423 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 835

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAM NAGINA MISHRA 256695

Runner up : SP VALESHWAR YADAV 205920

MARGIN : 50775 7.58% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Deoria NO : 41

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 0 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 689702 561036 1250738 2. SERVICE 299 161 460 3. TOTAL 690001 561197 1251198

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 385031 293684 678715 2. POSTAL 50 39 89 3. TOTAL 385081 293723 678804

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 678804 54.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 668008 3. REJECTED 10796 1.59% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1499 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 835

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP MOHAN SINGH 259804

Runner up : BJP SHRI PRAKASH MANI 255736

MARGIN : 4068 0.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Salempur NO : 42

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 707203 556552 1263755 2. SERVICE 534 326 860 3. TOTAL 707737 556878 1264615

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 367199 266519 633718 2. POSTAL 80 36 116 3. TOTAL 367279 266555 633834

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 633834 50.12% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 625513 3. REJECTED 8321 1.31% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1530 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 827

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP HARI KEWAL PRASAD 219450

Runner up : SP HARI BANSH SAHAI 180429

MARGIN : 39021 6.24% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Ballia NO : 43

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 736328 549504 1285832 2. SERVICE 1169 801 1970 3. TOTAL 737497 550305 1287802

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 414565 227699 642264 2. POSTAL 225 46 271 3. TOTAL 414790 227745 642535

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 642535 49.89% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 635337 3. REJECTED 7198 1.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1498 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 860

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SJP(R) 260544

Runner up : BJP RAM KRISHNA URF GOPAL 231060

MARGIN : 29484 4.64% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Ghosi NO : 44

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 658179 548171 1206350 2. SERVICE 433 300 733 3. TOTAL 658612 548471 1207083

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 371813 309662 681475 2. POSTAL 59 31 90 3. TOTAL 371872 309693 681565

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 681565 56.46% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 673062 3. REJECTED 8503 1.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1386 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 871

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SAP 222126

Runner up : BSP BAL KRISHNA 203752

MARGIN : 18374 2.73% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Azamgarh NO : 45

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 662949 544750 1207699 2. SERVICE 195 136 331 3. TOTAL 663144 544886 1208030

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 381761 285687 667448 2. POSTAL 36 5 41 3. TOTAL 381797 285692 667489

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 667489 55.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 658269 3. REJECTED 9220 1.38% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1439 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 839

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BSP AKBAR AHMAD DAMPY 249065

Runner up : SP RAMAKANT YADAV 243700

MARGIN : 5365 0.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Lalganj (SC) NO : 46

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 0 10 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 701911 604397 1306308 2. SERVICE 323 208 531 3. TOTAL 702234 604605 1306839

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 414855 292376 707231 2. POSTAL 34 11 45 3. TOTAL 414889 292387 707276

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 707276 54.12% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 698762 3. REJECTED 8514 1.20% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1567 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 834

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP DAROGA PRASAD SAROJ 248234

Runner up : BSP DR. BALIRAM 231238

MARGIN : 16996 2.43% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Machhlishahr NO : 47

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 1 16 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 1 3 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 676769 574494 1251263 2. SERVICE 132 78 210 3. TOTAL 676901 574572 1251473

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 435142 263223 698365 2. POSTAL 31 12 43 3. TOTAL 435173 263235 698408

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 698408 55.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 688734 3. REJECTED 9674 1.39% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1480 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 846

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHINMAYANAND 237895

Runner up : SP HARIBANSH SINGH 196361

MARGIN : 41534 6.03% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Jaunpur NO : 48

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 673390 589577 1262967 2. SERVICE 114 81 195 3. TOTAL 673504 589658 1263162

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 401075 307448 708523 2. POSTAL 35 7 42 3. TOTAL 401110 307455 708565

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 708565 56.09% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 697961 3. REJECTED 10604 1.50% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1431 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 883

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP PARAS NATH YADAV 226865

Runner up : BJP RAJ KESHAR SINGH 213439

MARGIN : 13426 1.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Saidpur (SC) NO : 49

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 682312 612759 1295071 2. SERVICE 508 359 867 3. TOTAL 682820 613118 1295938

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 393128 312297 705425 2. POSTAL 126 14 140 3. TOTAL 393254 312311 705565

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 705565 54.44% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 696705 3. REJECTED 8860 1.26% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1488 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 871

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP VIJAY 231407

Runner up : SP TOOFANI 230582

MARGIN : 825 0.12% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Ghazipur NO : 50

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 682464 597413 1279877 2. SERVICE 1580 1030 2610 3. TOTAL 684044 598443 1282487

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 432561 313078 745639 2. POSTAL 388 43 431 3. TOTAL 432949 313121 746070

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 746070 58.17% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 737173 3. REJECTED 8897 1.19% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1514 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 847

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP OM PRAKASH 265705

Runner up : BJP MANOJ 248532

MARGIN : 17173 2.33% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Chandauli NO : 51

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 767877 571626 1339503 2. SERVICE 414 252 666 3. TOTAL 768291 571878 1340169

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 393457 321920 715377 2. POSTAL 42 35 77 3. TOTAL 393499 321955 715454

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 715454 53.39% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 702962 3. REJECTED 12492 1.75% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1500 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 893

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ANAND RATNA MAURYA 227219

Runner up : SP JAWAHAR LAL JAYASWAL 220737

MARGIN : 6482 0.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Varanasi NO : 52

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 763235 624692 1387927 2. SERVICE 169 116 285 3. TOTAL 763404 624808 1388212

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 360194 294705 654899 2. POSTAL 20 16 36 3. TOTAL 360214 294721 654935

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 654935 47.18% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 645044 3. REJECTED 9891 1.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1440 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 964

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 277232

Runner up : CPM DEENA NATH SINGH YADAV 125286

MARGIN : 151946 23.56% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Robertsganj (SC) NO : 53

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 2 12 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 2 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 2 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 767252 650913 1418165 2. SERVICE 57 36 93 3. TOTAL 767309 650949 1418258

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 467819 309479 777298 2. POSTAL 32 3. TOTAL 467851 309479 777330

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 777330 54.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 764878 3. REJECTED 12452 1.60% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1437 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 987

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 261530

Runner up : BSP HARI PRASAD ALIAS GHAMARI SINGH 234787

MARGIN : 26743 3.50% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Mirzapur NO : 54

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 2 17 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 10 2 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 1 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 721645 618119 1339764 2. SERVICE 46 28 74 3. TOTAL 721691 618147 1339838

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 449936 415324 865260 2. POSTAL 8 3. TOTAL 449944 415324 865268

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 865268 64.58% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 852194 3. REJECTED 13074 1.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1530 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 876

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP VIRENDRA SINGH 346635

Runner up : SP PHOOLAN DEVI 293858

MARGIN : 52777 6.19% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Phulpur NO : 55

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 14 0 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 652769 532363 1185132 2. SERVICE 196 126 322 3. TOTAL 652965 532489 1185454

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 409745 273163 682908 2. POSTAL 41 21 62 3. TOTAL 409786 273184 682970

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 682970 57.61% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 671810 3. REJECTED 11160 1.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1432 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 828

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP JANG BAHADUR SINGH PATEL 216124

Runner up : BJP BENI MADHAV BIND 201604

MARGIN : 14520 2.16% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Allahabad NO : 56

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 22 0 22 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 21 0 21 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 18 0 18

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 774874 633986 1408860 2. SERVICE 215 154 369 3. TOTAL 775089 634140 1409229

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 405877 270584 676461 2. POSTAL 58 32 90 3. TOTAL 405935 270616 676551

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 676551 48.01% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 668083 3. REJECTED 8468 1.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1647 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 856

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DR. MURLI 265232

Runner up : SP SHAYAMA CHARAN GUPTA 221942

MARGIN : 43290 6.48% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Chail (SC) NO : 57

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 11 0 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 0 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 718352 590198 1308550 2. SERVICE 261 185 446 3. TOTAL 718613 590383 1308996

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 355847 204537 560384 2. POSTAL 60 3. TOTAL 355907 204537 560444

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 560444 42.81% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 548946 3. REJECTED 11498 2.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1572 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 833

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP SHAILENDRA KUMAR 187049

Runner up : BJP DR. AMRIT LAL BHARTI 165703

MARGIN : 21346 3.89% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Fatehpur NO : 58

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 635653 516408 1152061 2. SERVICE 430 277 707 3. TOTAL 636083 516685 1152768

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 327064 267597 594661 2. POSTAL 92 76 168 3. TOTAL 327156 267673 594829

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 594829 51.60% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 586680 3. REJECTED 8149 1.37% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1416 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 814

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ASHOK KUMAR PATEL 232131

Runner up : BSP VISHAMBHAR PRASAD NISHAD 185695

MARGIN : 46436 7.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Banda NO : 59

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 0 17 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 619861 507161 1127022 2. SERVICE 122 81 203 3. TOTAL 619983 507242 1127225

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 346506 222034 568540 2. POSTAL 68 5 73 3. TOTAL 346574 222039 568613

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 568613 50.44% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 558405 3. REJECTED 10208 1.80% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 7

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1385 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 814

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAMESH CHANDRA DWIVEDI 184401

Runner up : BSP RAMSAJEEWAN 166453

MARGIN : 17948 3.21% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Hamirpur NO : 60

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 0 14 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 573355 467861 1041216 2. SERVICE 148 62 210 3. TOTAL 573503 467923 1041426

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 354558 232495 587053 2. POSTAL 36 3. TOTAL 354594 232495 587089

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 587089 56.37% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 576455 3. REJECTED 10634 1.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1281 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 813

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP GANGA CHARAN S/O RAM SWAROOP 201810

Runner up : SP RAJNARAIN ALIAS RAJJU MAHARAJ 183673

MARGIN : 18137 3.15% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Jhansi NO : 61

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 21 1 22 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 17 1 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 14 1 15

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 694941 603108 1298049 2. SERVICE 75 56 131 3. TOTAL 695016 603164 1298180

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 464742 318093 782835 2. POSTAL 13 6 19 3. TOTAL 464755 318099 782854

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 782854 60.30% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 768379 3. REJECTED 14475 1.85% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 8

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1656 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 784

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI 273333

Runner up : SP HARGOVIND KUSHWAHA 222965

MARGIN : 50368 6.56% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Jalaun (SC) NO : 62

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 1 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 633751 519784 1153535 2. SERVICE 263 191 454 3. TOTAL 634014 519975 1153989

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 382365 232853 615218 2. POSTAL 61 9 70 3. TOTAL 382426 232862 615288

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 615288 53.32% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 608202 3. REJECTED 7086 1.15% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 3

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1410 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 818

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP BHANU PRATAP SINGH 233727

Runner up : BSP MAN SINGH 188087

MARGIN : 45640 7.50% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Ghatampur (SC) NO : 63

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 2 14 2. REJECTED 4 0 4 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 2 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 644256 452230 1096486 2. SERVICE 360 239 599 3. TOTAL 644616 452469 1097085

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 298845 260704 559549 2. POSTAL 79 46 125 3. TOTAL 298924 260750 559674

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 559674 51.01% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 559653 3. REJECTED 21 0.00% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1368 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 802

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP KAMAL RANI 206598

Runner up : SP SHIV KUMAR BERIA 164109

MARGIN : 42489 7.59% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Bilhaur NO : 64

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 14 1 15 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 1 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 1 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 753739 502493 1256232 2. SERVICE 222 100 322 3. TOTAL 753961 502593 1256554

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 424999 261761 686760 2. POSTAL 48 12 60 3. TOTAL 425047 261773 686820

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 686820 54.66% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 677693 3. REJECTED 9127 1.33% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1517 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 828

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SHYAM BIHARI MISHRA 280318

Runner up : BSP RAJA RAM PAL 181771

MARGIN : 98547 14.54% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Kanpur NO : 65

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 1 18 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 13 1 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 1 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 840956 560638 1401594 2. SERVICE 223 105 328 3. TOTAL 841179 560743 1401922

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 426966 260950 687916 2. POSTAL 57 25 82 3. TOTAL 427023 260975 687998

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 687998 49.08% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 680263 3. REJECTED 7735 1.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1660 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 845

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP JAGAT VEER SINGH DRON 335996

Runner up : SP SURENDRA MOHAN AGARWAL 199987

MARGIN : 136009 19.99% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Etawah NO : 66

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 2 15 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 2 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 1 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 636134 499524 1135658 2. SERVICE 735 452 1187 3. TOTAL 636869 499976 1136845

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 408239 260362 668601 2. POSTAL 160 67 227 3. TOTAL 408399 260429 668828

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 668828 58.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 660855 3. REJECTED 7973 1.19% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1449 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 785

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SUKHDA MISHRA 259980

Runner up : SP RAM SINGH SHAKYA 228942

MARGIN : 31038 4.70% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Kannauj NO : 67

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 1 6 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 640533 514544 1155077 2. SERVICE 345 207 552 3. TOTAL 640878 514751 1155629

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 438724 267493 706217 2. POSTAL 76 31 107 3. TOTAL 438800 267524 706324

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 706324 61.12% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 698700 3. REJECTED 7624 1.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1444 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 800

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP PRADEEP KUMAR YADAV 294065

Runner up : BJP CHANDRABHOO SHAN SINGH (MUNNU BABU) 251561

MARGIN : 42504 6.08% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Farrukhabad NO : 68

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 10 1 11 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 1 1 2 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 679967 546883 1226850 2. SERVICE 554 375 929 3. TOTAL 680521 547258 1227779

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 467461 247646 715107 2. POSTAL 167 52 219 3. TOTAL 467628 247698 715326

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 715326 58.26% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 707589 3. REJECTED 7737 1.08% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1535 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 800

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SWAMI SACHCHIANAND HARI SAKSHI 224636

Runner up : SP ARVIND PRATAP SINGH 192425

MARGIN : 32211 4.55% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Mainpuri NO : 69

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 0 20 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 18 0 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 16 0 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 610611 480139 1090750 2. SERVICE 1001 655 1656 3. TOTAL 611612 480794 1092406

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 356340 291550 647890 2. POSTAL 341 13 354 3. TOTAL 356681 291563 648244

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 648244 59.34% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 634962 3. REJECTED 13282 2.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 40

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1327 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 823

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP BALRAM SINGH YADAV 264734

Runner up : BJP ASHOK YADAV 254368

MARGIN : 10366 1.63% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Jalesar NO : 70

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 18 0 18 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 18 0 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 16 0 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 598171 508710 1106881 2. SERVICE 807 561 1368 3. TOTAL 598978 509271 1108249

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 408997 272665 681662 2. POSTAL 186 63 249 3. TOTAL 409183 272728 681911

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 681911 61.53% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 669251 3. REJECTED 12660 1.86% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1313 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 844

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner SP PROFESSOR. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL 265505

Runner up : BJP OMPAL SINGH NIDAR 262771

MARGIN : 2734 0.41% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Etah NO : 71

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 1 16 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 1 1 4. CONTESTED 15 0 15 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 565464 463069 1028533 2. SERVICE 695 450 1145 3. TOTAL 566159 463519 1029678

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 394425 262950 657375 2. POSTAL 192 55 247 3. TOTAL 394617 263005 657622

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 657622 63.87% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 648057 3. REJECTED 9565 1.45% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1242 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 829

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP MAHADEEPAK SINGH 286982

Runner up : SP KR. DEVENRA SINGH YADAV 274842

MARGIN : 12140 1.87% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Firozabad (SC) NO : 72

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 0 16 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 619948 515548 1135496 2. SERVICE 750 439 1189 3. TOTAL 620698 515987 1136685

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 393696 203106 596802 2. POSTAL 110 33 143 3. TOTAL 393806 203139 596945

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 596945 52.52% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 589132 3. REJECTED 7482 1.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 331 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1407 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 808

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP PRABHU DAYAL KATHERIA 263263

Runner up : SP RAMJI LAL SUMAN 223313

MARGIN : 39950 6.78% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Agra NO : 73

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 27 2 29 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 22 2 24 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 19 2 21

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 636324 587379 1223703 2. SERVICE 500 331 831 3. TOTAL 636824 587710 1224534

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 394170 265864 660034 2. POSTAL 182 47 229 3. TOTAL 394352 265911 660263

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 660263 53.92% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 649941 3. REJECTED 9183 1.39% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1139 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1459 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 839

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP BHAGWAN SHANKAR RAWAT 240172

Runner up : IND RAMESHWAR SINGH 191749

MARGIN : 48423 7.45% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Mathura NO : 74

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 663777 510588 1174365 2. SERVICE 960 554 1514 3. TOTAL 664737 511142 1175879

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 405786 225368 631154 2. POSTAL 393 35 428 3. TOTAL 406179 225403 631582

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 631582 53.71% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 618750 3. REJECTED 12832 2.03% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 6

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1439 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 817

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP TEJVEER 303831

Runner up : BSP POORAN PRAKASH 113801

MARGIN : 190030 30.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Hathras (SC) NO : 75

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 1 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 1 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 632850 497356 1130206 2. SERVICE 419 180 599 3. TOTAL 633269 497536 1130805

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 347977 189860 537837 2. POSTAL 126 36 162 3. TOTAL 348103 189896 537999

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 537999 47.58% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 530921 3. REJECTED 7078 1.32% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1353 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 836

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP KISHAN LAL DILER 261809

Runner up : BSP GANGA PRASAD PUSHKAR 119229

MARGIN : 142580 26.86% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Aligarh NO : 76

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 2 21 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 17 2 19 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 1 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 695005 546121 1241126 2. SERVICE 833 359 1192 3. TOTAL 695838 546480 1242318

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 398697 225438 624135 2. POSTAL 245 94 339 3. TOTAL 398942 225532 624474

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 624474 50.27% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 615146 3. REJECTED 9328 1.49% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1484 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 837

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 292637

Runner up : SP CAPTAIN KU. BALDEV SINGH 160938

MARGIN : 131699 21.41% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Khurja (SC) NO : 77

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 695147 560982 1256129 2. SERVICE 796 564 1360 3. TOTAL 695943 561546 1257489

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 318672 260805 579477 2. POSTAL 92 75 167 3. TOTAL 318764 260880 579644

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 579644 46.10% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 573765 3. REJECTED 5879 1.01% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1534 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 820

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP ASHOK KUMAR PRADHAN 325791

Runner up : BSP VIJAY SINGH 96392

MARGIN : 229399 39.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Bulandshahr NO : 78

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 1 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 1 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 1 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 613611 504500 1118111 2. SERVICE 1063 669 1732 3. TOTAL 614674 505169 1119843

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 340165 278317 618482 2. POSTAL 125 103 228 3. TOTAL 340290 278420 618710

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 618710 55.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 612792 3. REJECTED 5918 0.96% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1383 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 810

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP CHHATTARPAL 248212

Runner up : SP KIRANPAL SINGH 169674

MARGIN : 78538 12.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Hapur NO : 79

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 19 1 20 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 18 1 19 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 1 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 838531 689817 1528348 2. SERVICE 572 339 911 3. TOTAL 839103 690156 1529259

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 485342 289292 774634 2. POSTAL 156 48 204 3. TOTAL 485498 289340 774838

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 774838 50.67% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 764158 3. REJECTED 10680 1.38% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1830 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 836

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP RAMESH CHAND TOMAR 341177

Runner up : SP RAJPAL TYAGI 179215

MARGIN : 161962 21.19% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Meerut NO : 80

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 3 18 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 14 3 17 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 3 15

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 694243 568012 1262255 2. SERVICE 665 166 831 3. TOTAL 694908 568178 1263086

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 419254 342976 762230 2. POSTAL 106 27 133 3. TOTAL 419360 343003 762363

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 762363 60.36% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 755929 3. REJECTED 6434 0.84% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1491 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 847

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP AMAR PAL SINGH 319168

Runner up : SP JAGVEER SINGH 270363

MARGIN : 48805 6.46% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Baghpat NO : 81

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 15 0 15 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 10 0 10

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 714508 584639 1299147 2. SERVICE 1391 353 1744 3. TOTAL 715899 584992 1300891

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 397806 325327 723133 2. POSTAL 265 68 333 3. TOTAL 398071 325395 723466

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 723466 55.61% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 715585 3. REJECTED 7881 1.09% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1530 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 850

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SOMPAL 264736

Runner up : BKKGP 220030

MARGIN : 44706 6.25% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Muzaffarnagar NO : 82

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 17 0 17 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 16 0 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 13 0 13

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 671937 532937 1204874 2. SERVICE 424 290 714 3. TOTAL 672361 533227 1205588

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 436332 276099 712431 2. POSTAL 104 42 146 3. TOTAL 436436 276141 712577

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 712577 59.11% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 706787 3. REJECTED 5790 0.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1340 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 900

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP SOHANVEER SINGH 250466

Runner up : SP HARENDRA SINGH 227742

MARGIN : 22724 3.22% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Kairana NO : 83

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 1 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 1 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 622145 468777 1090922 2. SERVICE 521 298 819 3. TOTAL 622666 469075 1091741

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 433368 291727 725095 2. POSTAL 132 38 170 3. TOTAL 433500 291765 725265

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 725265 66.43% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 720444 3. REJECTED 4821 0.66% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1209 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 903

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 289110

Runner up : SP MUNAWWAR HASAN 226935

MARGIN : 62175 8.63% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Saharanpur NO : 84

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 1 14 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 12 1 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 1 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 696691 540475 1237166 2. SERVICE 269 136 405 3. TOTAL 696960 540611 1237571

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 486108 349512 835620 2. POSTAL 35 21 56 3. TOTAL 486143 349533 835676

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 835676 67.53% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 828813 3. REJECTED 6863 0.82% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1496 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 827

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 275103

Runner up : BSP KANSHIRAM 215267

MARGIN : 59836 7.22% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : UTTAR PRADESH CODE : S24

CONSTITUENCY : Hardwar (SC) NO : 85

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 0 11 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 661694 507352 1169046 2. SERVICE 651 303 954 3. TOTAL 662345 507655 1170000

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 429943 290382 720325 2. POSTAL 30 22 52 3. TOTAL 429973 290404 720377

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 720377 61.57% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 715790 3. REJECTED 4587 0.64% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1427 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 820

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP HARPAL SINGH SATHI 320229

Runner up : SP JAG PAL SINGH 190356

MARGIN : 129873 18.14% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Cooch Behar (SC) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 1 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 1 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 561207 535512 1096719 2. SERVICE 318 156 474 3. TOTAL 561525 535668 1097193

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 465186 445069 910255 2. POSTAL 5960 568 6528 3. TOTAL 471146 445637 916783

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 916783 83.56% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 905078 3. REJECTED 11564 1.26% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 141 5. TENDERED 116

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1477 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 743

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner FBL AMAR ROYPRADHAN 396140

Runner up : FB(S) GOBINDA ROY 272974

MARGIN : 123166 13.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Alipurduars (ST) NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 530419 492758 1023177 2. SERVICE 268 122 390 3. TOTAL 530687 492880 1023567

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 424273 397753 822026 2. POSTAL 5336 3. TOTAL 429609 397753 827362

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 827362 80.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 806247 3. REJECTED 21115 2.55% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 90

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1378 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 743

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RSP 415006

Runner up : BJP DHIRENDRA NARJINARAI 219407

MARGIN : 195599 24.26% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Jalpaiguri NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 2 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 2 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 561332 523404 1084736 2. SERVICE 343 178 521 3. TOTAL 561675 523582 1085257

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 476463 403207 879670 2. POSTAL 8037 15 8052 3. TOTAL 484500 403222 887722

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 887722 81.80% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 868672 3. REJECTED 17503 1.97% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 1547 5. TENDERED 79

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1468 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 739

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 426672

Runner up : WBTC KALYAN CHAKRABORTY 251697

MARGIN : 174975 20.14% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Darjeeling NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 645862 588301 1234163 2. SERVICE 2927 1497 4424 3. TOTAL 648789 589798 1238587

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 351334 286919 638253 2. POSTAL 2698 330 3028 3. TOTAL 354032 287249 641281

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 641281 51.78% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 626969 3. REJECTED 14312 2.23% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1718 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 721

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM ANANDA PATHAK 280589

Runner up : INC PRASANTA NANDY 158033

MARGIN : 122556 19.55% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Raiganj NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 12 0 12 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 9 0 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 576586 549491 1126077 2. SERVICE 156 77 233 3. TOTAL 576742 549568 1126310

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 467033 424422 891455 2. POSTAL 6579 267 6846 3. TOTAL 473612 424689 898301

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 898301 79.76% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 882488 3. REJECTED 15813 1.76% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 96

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1543 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 730

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 350897

Runner up : INC PRIYA RANJAN DASMUNSI 344616

MARGIN : 6281 0.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Balurghat (SC) NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 560380 527725 1088105 2. SERVICE 161 84 245 3. TOTAL 560541 527809 1088350

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 497379 388425 885804 2. POSTAL 6288 54 6342 3. TOTAL 503667 388479 892146

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 892146 81.97% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 876645 3. REJECTED 14735 1.65% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 766 5. TENDERED 57

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1496 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 728

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RSP 428710

Runner up : WBTC NANI GOPAL ROY 256535

MARGIN : 172175 19.64% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Malda NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 523600 507070 1030670 2. SERVICE 219 97 316 3. TOTAL 523819 507167 1030986

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 429885 407452 837337 2. POSTAL 8732 3. TOTAL 438617 407452 846069

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 846069 82.06% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 832469 3. REJECTED 12894 1.52% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 706 5. TENDERED 122

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1403 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 735

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC ABUL BARKAT ATAUL GHANI KHAN 353117 CHOUDHURY

Runner up : CPM JIBAN MAITRA 304035

MARGIN : 49082 5.90% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Jangipur NO : 8

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 532745 538200 1070945 2. SERVICE 156 88 244 3. TOTAL 532901 538288 1071189

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 418510 418361 836871 2. POSTAL 3535 3. TOTAL 422045 418361 840406

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 840406 78.46% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 827625 3. REJECTED 12407 1.48% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 374 5. TENDERED 93

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1385 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 773

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 396761

Runner up : INC ABU HASEM KHAN CHOWDHURY 324260

MARGIN : 72501 8.76% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Murshidabad NO : 9

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 587108 566635 1153743 2. SERVICE 220 137 357 3. TOTAL 587328 566772 1154100

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 476410 459745 936155 2. POSTAL 1796 1733 3529 3. TOTAL 478206 461478 939684

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 939684 81.42% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 927598 3. REJECTED 11642 1.24% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 444 5. TENDERED 89

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1488 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 776

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 463401

Runner up : INC ANARUL HOSSAIN KHAN 272935

MARGIN : 190466 20.53% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Berhampore NO : 10

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 602678 586481 1189159 2. SERVICE 601 336 937 3. TOTAL 603279 586817 1190096

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 443945 431858 875803 2. POSTAL 2681 2607 5288 3. TOTAL 446626 434465 881091

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 881091 74.04% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 868246 3. REJECTED 12845 1.46% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 107

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1542 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 772

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RSP PROMOTHES MUKHERJEE 385979

Runner up : BJP COLONEL (RETD) SABYASACHI BAGCHI 262610

MARGIN : 123369 14.21% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Krishnagar NO : 11

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 551211 515990 1067201 2. SERVICE 561 318 879 3. TOTAL 551772 516308 1068080

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 463650 427985 891635 2. POSTAL 6285 8 6293 3. TOTAL 469935 427993 897928

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 897928 84.07% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 886285 3. REJECTED 11643 1.30% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 107

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1376 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 776

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM AJOY MUKHOPADHYAY 372490

Runner up : BJP SATYABRATA MOOKHERJEE 331818

MARGIN : 40672 4.59% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Nabadwip (SC) NO : 12

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 669509 627893 1297402 2. SERVICE 681 355 1036 3. TOTAL 670190 628248 1298438

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 564419 521003 1085422 2. POSTAL 4166 62 4228 3. TOTAL 568585 521065 1089650

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1089650 83.92% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1077556 3. REJECTED 12094 1.11% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 8

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1648 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 788

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM ASIM BALA 463813

Runner up : WBTC DR RAMENDRANATH BISWAS 422659

MARGIN : 41154 3.82% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Barasat NO : 13

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 2 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 2 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 1 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 688198 583930 1272128 2. SERVICE 926 346 1272 3. TOTAL 689124 584276 1273400

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 577582 492014 1069596 2. POSTAL 1273 77 1350 3. TOTAL 578855 492091 1070946

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1070946 84.10% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1059184 3. REJECTED 11762 1.10% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 82

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1705 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 747

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner WBTC DR RANJIT KUMAR PANJA 499181

Runner up : FBL CHITRA GHOSH 432474

MARGIN : 66707 6.30% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Basirhat NO : 14

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 537096 515606 1052702 2. SERVICE 369 191 560 3. TOTAL 537465 515797 1053262

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 449622 431471 881093 2. POSTAL 1797 95 1892 3. TOTAL 451419 431566 882985

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 882985 83.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 870909 3. REJECTED 12026 1.36% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 50 5. TENDERED 59

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1423 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 740

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI 425442

Runner up : WBTC DR SUDIPTO ROY 305366

MARGIN : 120076 13.79% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Joynagar (SC) NO : 15

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 0 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 568370 532347 1100717 2. SERVICE 42 20 62 3. TOTAL 568412 532367 1100779

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 455907 402109 858016 2. POSTAL 208 132 340 3. TOTAL 456115 402241 858356

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 858356 77.98% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 839016 3. REJECTED 19340 2.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 27

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1444 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 762

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner RSP 406745

Runner up : BJP KRISHNAPADA MAJUMDAR 230684

MARGIN : 176061 20.98% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Mathurapur (SC) NO : 16

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 540150 521384 1061534 2. SERVICE 61 30 91 3. TOTAL 540211 521414 1061625

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 435345 421887 857232 2. POSTAL 2774 11 2785 3. TOTAL 438119 421898 860017

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 860017 81.01% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 846486 3. REJECTED 13531 1.57% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 61

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1409 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 753

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 393635

Runner up : WBTC JAGARANJAN HALDAR 291759

MARGIN : 101876 12.04% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Diamond Harbour NO : 17

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 2 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 2 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 602121 520573 1122694 2. SERVICE 90 39 129 3. TOTAL 602211 520612 1122823

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 482434 411509 893943 2. POSTAL 2068 41 2109 3. TOTAL 484502 411550 896052

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 896052 79.80% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 881104 3. REJECTED 14948 1.67% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 76

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1432 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 784

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 405048

Runner up : WBTC KAKOLI GHOSH DASTIDAR 344092

MARGIN : 60956 6.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Jadavpur NO : 18

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 3 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 3 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 1 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 740855 637894 1378749 2. SERVICE 198 108 306 3. TOTAL 741053 638002 1379055

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 595415 468227 1063642 2. POSTAL 3277 529 3806 3. TOTAL 598692 468756 1067448

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1067448 77.40% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1052189 3. REJECTED 15259 1.43% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 38

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1698 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 812

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner WBTC 514338

Runner up : CPM MALINI BHATTACHARYA 436137

MARGIN : 78201 7.43% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Barrackpore NO : 19

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 1 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 1 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 1 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 572343 452263 1024606 2. SERVICE 376 195 571 3. TOTAL 572719 452458 1025177

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 471952 372780 844732 2. POSTAL 1559 82 1641 3. TOTAL 473511 372862 846373

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 846373 82.56% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 832611 3. REJECTED 13762 1.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 155

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1385 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 740

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 383054

Runner up : WBTC ADHIKARY TARUN 355097

MARGIN : 27957 3.36% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Dum Dum NO : 20

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 0 7

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 834467 724772 1559239 2. SERVICE 397 218 615 3. TOTAL 834864 724990 1559854

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 674085 585415 1259500 2. POSTAL 2740 144 2884 3. TOTAL 676825 585559 1262384

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1262384 80.93% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1245481 3. REJECTED 16903 1.34% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 369

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2001 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 780

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 631383

Runner up : CPM KANTI CHATTERJEE 493978

MARGIN : 137405 11.03% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Calcutta North West NO : 21

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 1 17 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 13 1 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 0 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 438623 257026 695649 2. SERVICE 32 17 49 3. TOTAL 438655 257043 695698

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 275242 193258 468500 2. POSTAL 862 16 878 3. TOTAL 276104 193274 469378

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 469378 67.47% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 462269 3. REJECTED 7109 1.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 225

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 889 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 783

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner WBTC 226832

Runner up : CPM SARALA MAHESWARI 153349

MARGIN : 73483 15.90% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Calcutta North East NO : 22

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 11 1 12 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 10 1 11 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 8 1 9

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 536207 374457 910664 2. SERVICE 47 27 74 3. TOTAL 536254 374484 910738

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 373178 293211 666389 2. POSTAL 1736 817 2553 3. TOTAL 374914 294028 668942

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 668942 73.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 658932 3. REJECTED 10010 1.50% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 390

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1090 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 836

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner WBTC 310361

Runner up : CPM PRASANTA CHATTERJEE 245489

MARGIN : 64872 9.85% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Calcutta South NO : 23

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 2 10 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 2 10 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 7 1 8

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 651431 527079 1178510 2. SERVICE 147 91 238 3. TOTAL 651578 527170 1178748

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 472960 399450 872410 2. POSTAL 4993 27 5020 3. TOTAL 477953 399477 877430

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 877430 74.44% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 848194 3. REJECTED 29236 3.33% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 63

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1470 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 802

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner WBTC 503551

Runner up : CPM PRASANTA SUR 279470

MARGIN : 224081 26.42% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Howrah NO : 24

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 0 13 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 0 11

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 773064 594072 1367136 2. SERVICE 115 62 177 3. TOTAL 773179 594134 1367313

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 579485 444820 1024305 2. POSTAL 3449 28 3477 3. TOTAL 582934 444848 1027782

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1027782 75.17% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1012502 3. REJECTED 15280 1.49% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 126

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1635 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 836

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner WBTC DR 437224

Runner up : CPM SWADESH CHAKRABORTY 430689

MARGIN : 6535 0.65% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Uluberia NO : 25

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 556916 526607 1083523 2. SERVICE 65 33 98 3. TOTAL 556981 526640 1083621

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 485432 375296 860728 2. POSTAL 1952 15 1967 3. TOTAL 487384 375311 862695

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 862695 79.61% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 850440 3. REJECTED 12255 1.42% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 82

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1412 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 767

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 404000

Runner up : WBTC SARADINDU BISWAS 290470

MARGIN : 113530 13.35% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Serampore NO : 26

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 685359 622651 1308010 2. SERVICE 136 59 195 3. TOTAL 685495 622710 1308205

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 522109 473259 995368 2. POSTAL 2147 537 2684 3. TOTAL 524256 473796 998052

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 998052 76.29% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 983242 3. REJECTED 14810 1.48% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 44

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1624 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 806

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner WBTC AKBOR ALI KHANDOKER 439269

Runner up : CPM SUDARSAN RAY CHAUDHURI 394658

MARGIN : 44611 4.54% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Hooghly NO : 27

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 2 1 3 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 2 1 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 0 1 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 587794 549293 1137087 2. SERVICE 188 78 266 3. TOTAL 587982 549371 1137353

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 487783 450421 938204 2. POSTAL 4373 1093 5466 3. TOTAL 492156 451514 943670

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 943670 82.97% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 932462 3. REJECTED 11208 1.19% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 41

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1491 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 763

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 431229

Runner up : WBTC TAPAN DASGUPTA 425113

MARGIN : 6116 0.66% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Arambagh NO : 28

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 3 0 3 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 565760 550111 1115871 2. SERVICE 200 80 280 3. TOTAL 565960 550191 1116151

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 473954 463170 937124 2. POSTAL 2588 647 3235 3. TOTAL 476542 463817 940359

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 940359 84.25% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 928819 3. REJECTED 11540 1.23% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 35

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1484 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 752

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 521507

Runner up : BJP CHUNILAL CHAKRABORTY 334207

MARGIN : 187300 20.17% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Panskura NO : 29

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 1 2 3 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 1 2 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 0 1 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 487674 478895 966569 2. SERVICE 116 54 170 3. TOTAL 487790 478949 966739

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 416531 411067 827598 2. POSTAL 3563 112 3675 3. TOTAL 420094 411179 831273

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 831273 85.99% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 820080 3. REJECTED 10691 1.29% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 502 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1310 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 738

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI 450092

Runner up : WBTC DR SAUMEN MAHAPATRA 270549

MARGIN : 179543 21.89% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Tamluk NO : 30

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 555850 532204 1088054 2. SERVICE 214 75 289 3. TOTAL 556064 532279 1088343

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 500763 436995 937758 2. POSTAL 5011 196 5207 3. TOTAL 505774 437191 942965

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 942965 86.64% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 931997 3. REJECTED 10968 1.16% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 139

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1436 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 758

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 477516

Runner up : WBTC NIRMALENDU BHATTACHERJEE 389564

MARGIN : 87952 9.44% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Contai NO : 31

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 0 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 493436 478615 972051 2. SERVICE 217 114 331 3. TOTAL 493653 478729 972382

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 446664 384120 830784 2. POSTAL 3265 148 3413 3. TOTAL 449929 384268 834197

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 834197 85.79% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 824349 3. REJECTED 9221 1.11% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 627 5. TENDERED 110

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1312 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 741

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM SUDHIR GIRI 394017

Runner up : WBTC AKHIL GIRI 319159

MARGIN : 74858 9.08% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Midnapore NO : 32

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 552734 528976 1081710 2. SERVICE 105 48 153 3. TOTAL 552839 529024 1081863

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 451396 417359 868755 2. POSTAL 5574 202 5776 3. TOTAL 456970 417561 874531

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 874531 80.84% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 858210 3. REJECTED 16113 1.84% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 208 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1449 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 747

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPI 452671

Runner up : BJP DUTTA MANORANJAN 177152

MARGIN : 275519 32.10% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Jhargram (ST) NO : 33

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 5 0 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 5 0 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 489780 481207 970987 2. SERVICE 144 77 221 3. TOTAL 489924 481284 971208

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 425626 391903 817529 2. POSTAL 3875 122 3997 3. TOTAL 429501 392025 821526

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 821526 84.59% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 802403 3. REJECTED 18718 2.28% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 405 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1322 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 735

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM MURMU RUPCHAND 455625

Runner up : WBTC SAMAY MANDI 168437

MARGIN : 287188 35.79% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Purulia NO : 34

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 9 0 9 2. REJECTED 1 0 1 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 7 0 7 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 5 0 5

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 498015 496867 994882 2. SERVICE 57 29 86 3. TOTAL 498072 496896 994968

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 392001 352897 744898 2. POSTAL 2704 7 2711 3. TOTAL 394705 352904 747609

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 747609 75.14% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 734059 3. REJECTED 13506 1.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 44 5. TENDERED 108

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1346 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 739

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner FBL BIR SINGH MAHAT0 376313

Runner up : INC NEPAL MAHATA 219176

MARGIN : 157137 21.41% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Bankura NO : 35

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 0 7 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 524048 504576 1028624 2. SERVICE 144 66 210 3. TOTAL 524192 504642 1028834

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 409498 353484 762982 2. POSTAL 3601 57 3658 3. TOTAL 413099 353541 766640

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 766640 74.52% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 748000 3. REJECTED 18640 2.43% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1405 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 732

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM ACHARIA BASUDEB 369695

Runner up : BJP SUKUMAR BANERJEE 258112

MARGIN : 111583 14.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Vishnupur (SC) NO : 36

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 3 2 5 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 2 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 533256 530240 1063496 2. SERVICE 385 193 578 3. TOTAL 533641 530433 1064074

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 441353 417430 858783 2. POSTAL 3554 193 3747 3. TOTAL 444907 417623 862530

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 862530 81.06% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 844806 3. REJECTED 17724 2.05% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1387 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 767

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 479727

Runner up : WBTC PURNIMA LOHAR 306486

MARGIN : 173241 20.51% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Durgapur (SC) NO : 37

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 3 0 3 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 626641 564711 1191352 2. SERVICE 243 102 345 3. TOTAL 626884 564813 1191697

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 476265 442415 918680 2. POSTAL 3121 96 3217 3. TOTAL 479386 442511 921897

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 921897 77.36% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 904122 3. REJECTED 17351 1.88% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 424 5. TENDERED 118

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1588 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 750

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM KHAN SUNIL 468449

Runner up : BJP RAY SURYYA 326420

MARGIN : 142029 15.71% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Asansol NO : 38

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 8 0 8 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 8 0 8 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 688431 554141 1242572 2. SERVICE 76 42 118 3. TOTAL 688507 554183 1242690

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 485071 396877 881948 2. POSTAL 1881 3. TOTAL 486952 396877 883829

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 883829 71.12% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 864840 3. REJECTED 15907 1.80% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 3082 5. TENDERED 17

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1629 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 763

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 355382

Runner up : WBTC AJIT KUMAR GHAATAK (MOLOY GHAATAK) 329233

MARGIN : 26149 3.02% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Burdwan NO : 39

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 3 1 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 3 1 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 614875 575098 1189973 2. SERVICE 264 143 407 3. TOTAL 615139 575241 1190380

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 546036 447193 993229 2. POSTAL 4048 3. TOTAL 550084 447193 997277

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 997277 83.78% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 983107 3. REJECTED 13791 1.38% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 379 5. TENDERED 98

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1525 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 781

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM SAR NIKHILANANDA 578825

Runner up : BJP PROF (SMT) SANTI ROY 306572

MARGIN : 272253 27.69% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Katwa NO : 40

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 4 0 4

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 587600 568546 1156146 2. SERVICE 267 129 396 3. TOTAL 587867 568675 1156542

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 489398 473414 962812 2. POSTAL 2426 3. TOTAL 491824 473414 965238

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 965238 83.46% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 951225 3. REJECTED 13074 1.35% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 939 5. TENDERED 113

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1483 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 780

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM ZAHEDI MAHBOOB 470543

Runner up : WBTC SWAPAN DEBNATH 331836

MARGIN : 138707 14.58% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Bolpur NO : 41

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 4 0 4 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 3 0 3 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 1 0 1

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 514540 507787 1022327 2. SERVICE 255 153 408 3. TOTAL 514795 507940 1022735

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 423827 375738 799565 2. POSTAL 3724 93 3817 3. TOTAL 427551 375831 803382

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 803382 78.55% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 790289 3. REJECTED 13093 1.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 0

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1359 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 753

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM 470645

Runner up : WBTC GOUR HARI CHANDRA 219553

MARGIN : 251092 31.77% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : WEST BENGAL CODE : S25

CONSTITUENCY : Birbhum (SC) NO : 42

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 518901 508824 1027725 2. SERVICE 250 139 389 3. TOTAL 519151 508963 1028114

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 417498 368226 785724 2. POSTAL 4088 97 4185 3. TOTAL 421586 368323 789909

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 789909 76.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 775121 3. REJECTED 14788 1.87% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 55

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1373 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 749

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner CPM DOME RAM CHANDRA 380314

Runner up : BJP DR MADAN LAL CHOUDHURY 218802

MARGIN : 161512 20.84% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : ANDAMAN & NICOB CODE : U01

CONSTITUENCY : Andaman & Nicobar I NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 12 0 12 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 6 0 6 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 3 0 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 133941 98024 231965 2. SERVICE 41 7 48 3. TOTAL 133982 98031 232013

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 83784 63906 147690 2. POSTAL 8 3. TOTAL 83792 63906 147698

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 147698 63.66% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 145836 3. REJECTED 1850 1.25% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 12 5. TENDERED 64

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 358 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 648

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC MANORANJAN BHAKTA 52365

Runner up : BJP 51821

MARGIN : 544 0.37% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : CODE : U02

CONSTITUENCY : Chandigarh NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 21 2 23 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 16 2 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 14 2 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 303995 226718 530713 2. SERVICE 243 190 433 3. TOTAL 304238 226908 531146

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 165000 120065 285065 2. POSTAL 51 33 84 3. TOTAL 165051 120098 285149

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 285149 53.69% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 282755 3. REJECTED 2304 0.81% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 90 5. TENDERED 59

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 615 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 864

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 119787

Runner up : INC PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL 109421

MARGIN : 10366 3.67% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : DADRA & NAGAR H CODE : U03

CONSTITUENCY : Dadra & Nagar Haveli NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 6 0 6 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 2 0 2 4. CONTESTED 4 0 4 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 0 2

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 50262 45562 95824 2. SERVICE 6 2 8 3. TOTAL 50268 45564 95832

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 37980 36225 74205 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 37980 36225 74205

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 74205 77.43% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 72531 3. REJECTED 1658 2.23% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 16 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 123 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 779

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DELKAR MOHANBHAI SANJIBHAI 38970

Runner up : SHS PATEL UTTAMBHAI VAJIRBHAI 30253

MARGIN : 8717 12.02% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : DAMAN & DIU CODE : U04

CONSTITUENCY : Daman And Diu NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 7 2 9 2. REJECTED 2 1 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 4 1 5 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 2 1 3

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 37389 34542 71931 2. SERVICE 3 0 3 3. TOTAL 37392 34542 71934

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 26364 26025 52389 2. POSTAL 0 3. TOTAL 26364 26025 52389

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 52389 72.83% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 51596 3. REJECTED 789 1.51% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 4 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 82 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 877

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

28-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP DEVJIBHAI J. TANDEL 21649

Runner up : IND DAHYABHAI VALLABHBHAI PATEL 20413

MARGIN : 1236 2.40% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : NATIONAL CAPITAL CODE : U05

CONSTITUENCY : New Delhi NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 20 1 21 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 17 1 18 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 1 16

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 299241 217723 516964 2. SERVICE 224 131 355 3. TOTAL 299465 217854 517319

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 154703 104947 259650 2. POSTAL 52 19 71 3. TOTAL 154755 104966 259721

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 259721 50.21% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 257355 3. REJECTED 2366 0.91% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 51

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 592 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 874

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 139905

Runner up : INC R.K. DHAWAN 107258

MARGIN : 32647 12.69% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : NATIONAL CAPITAL CODE : U05

CONSTITUENCY : South Delhi NO : 2

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 21 3 24 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 16 3 19 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 15 2 17

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 650388 504535 1154923 2. SERVICE 671 481 1152 3. TOTAL 651059 505016 1156075

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 332671 236745 569416 2. POSTAL 116 65 181 3. TOTAL 332787 236810 569597

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 569597 49.27% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 564561 3. REJECTED 4115 0.72% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 921 5. TENDERED 121

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 1289 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 897

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 331756

Runner up : INC AJAY MAKAN 215043

MARGIN : 116713 20.67% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : NATIONAL CAPITAL CODE : U05

CONSTITUENCY : Outer Delhi NO : 3

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 41 1 42 2. REJECTED 17 1 18 3. WITHDRAWN 3 0 3 4. CONTESTED 21 0 21 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 19 0 19

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 1701396 1223902 2925298 2. SERVICE 792 473 1265 3. TOTAL 1702188 1224375 2926563

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 860422 572806 1433228 2. POSTAL 52 23 75 3. TOTAL 860474 572829 1433303

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1433303 48.98% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1421128 3. REJECTED 12175 0.85% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 317

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 3167 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 924

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP KRISHAN LAL SHARMA 715170

Runner up : INC DEEP CHAND SHARMA 616820

MARGIN : 98350 6.92% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : NATIONAL CAPITAL CODE : U05

CONSTITUENCY : East Delhi NO : 4

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 23 1 24 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 20 1 21 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 19 0 19

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 1289945 974069 2264014 2. SERVICE 338 248 586 3. TOTAL 1290283 974317 2264600

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 700251 464447 1164698 2. POSTAL 120 49 169 3. TOTAL 700371 464496 1164867

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 1164867 51.44% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 1153220 3. REJECTED 11647 1.00% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 110

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 2493 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 908

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP LAL BIHARI TIWARI 563083

Runner up : INC SHEILA DIKSHIT 517721

MARGIN : 45362 3.93% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : NATIONAL CAPITAL CODE : U05

CONSTITUENCY : Chandni Chowk NO : 5

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 24 1 25 2. REJECTED 2 0 2 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 22 1 23 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 19 1 20

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 202840 165345 368185 2. SERVICE 23 18 41 3. TOTAL 202863 165363 368226

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 135588 91817 227405 2. POSTAL 4 2 6 3. TOTAL 135592 91819 227411

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 227411 61.76% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 225275 3. REJECTED 2136 0.94% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 134

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 421 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 875

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 79546

Runner up : INC JAI PARKASH AGARWAL 75197

MARGIN : 4349 1.93% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : NATIONAL CAPITAL CODE : U05

CONSTITUENCY : Delhi Sadar NO : 6

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 23 1 24 2. REJECTED 5 0 5 3. WITHDRAWN 5 0 5 4. CONTESTED 13 1 14 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 11 1 12

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 293284 217967 511251 2. SERVICE 86 66 152 3. TOTAL 293370 218033 511403

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 175486 123411 298897 2. POSTAL 14 8 22 3. TOTAL 175500 123419 298919

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 298919 58.45% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 296513 3. REJECTED 2406 0.80% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 6

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 551 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 928

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner BJP 168733

Runner up : INC M.M. AGGARWAL 120239

MARGIN : 48494 16.35% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : NATIONAL CAPITAL CODE : U05

CONSTITUENCY : Karol Bagh (SC) NO : 7

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 16 3 19 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 13 3 16 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 12 2 14

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 326948 226291 553239 2. SERVICE 116 81 197 3. TOTAL 327064 226372 553436

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 182835 118915 301750 2. POSTAL 22 16 38 3. TOTAL 182857 118931 301788

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 301788 54.53% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 299030 3. REJECTED 2758 0.91% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 0 5. TENDERED 118

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 619 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 894

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC 145887

Runner up : BJP SURENDER PAL RATAWAL 141061

MARGIN : 4826 1.61% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : CODE : U06

CONSTITUENCY : Lakshadweep (ST) NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 2 0 2 2. REJECTED 0 0 0 3. WITHDRAWN 0 0 0 4. CONTESTED 2 0 2 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 0 0 0

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 19012 17710 36722 2. SERVICE 10 6 16 3. TOTAL 19022 17716 36738

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 15725 15537 31262 2. POSTAL 2 3. TOTAL 15727 15537 31264

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 31264 85.10% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 31064 3. REJECTED 198 0.63% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 2 5. TENDERED 2

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 43 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 854

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

16-02-1998 02-03-1998 02-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner INC P.M. SAYEED 16014

Runner up : JD DR. MAHAMMED KOYA KUNNAMKULAM 15050

MARGIN : 964 3.10% of Total Valid Votes )

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STATE/UT : PONDICHERRY CODE : U07

CONSTITUENCY : Pondicherry NO : 1

MALE FEMALE TOTAL I. CANDIDATES 1. NOMINATED 13 0 13 2. REJECTED 3 0 3 3. WITHDRAWN 1 0 1 4. CONTESTED 9 0 9 5. FORFEITED DEPOSIT 6 0 6

II. ELECTORS 1. GENERAL 337097 328247 665344 2. SERVICE 89 53 142 3. TOTAL 337186 328300 665486

III. ELECTORS WHO VOTED 1. GENERAL 210576 207193 417769 2. POSTAL 15 2 17 3. TOTAL 210591 207195 417786

IV. VOTES 1. POLLED 417786 62.78% of Total Electors) 2. VALID 408918 3. REJECTED 8851 2.12% of Total Votes Polled) 4. MISSING 17 5. TENDERED 5

V. POLLING STATIONS NUMBER : 799 AVERAGE ELECTORS PER POLLING STATION : 833

VI. DATES POLLING COUNTING DECLARATION OF RESULT

22-02-1998 02-03-1998 03-03-1998

VII. RESULT PARTY CANDIDATE VOTES

Winner DMK S. ARUMUGHAM 168122

Runner up : INC P. SHANMUGAM 131348

MARGIN : 36774 8.99% of Total Valid Votes )

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