Madhya Pradesh Election Trivia

Interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections

Often it is the small facts that are the most interesting. For this 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly election season, we attempt to dig out interesting and little known facts related to the politics and elections . Scroll down to know and don't forget to share with your friends about your #TIL moment (for the uninitiated, #TIL stands for Today I Learned).

#20November 30 2023 14:10 IST

Familiar grounds: Congress strongholds in the state

Lahar, Bhitarwar, Dabara, Pichhore, Raghogarh, Rajnagar, Dindori, Bhopal Uttar, Gandhwani and Kukshi are the 10 constituencies in Madhya Pradesh where INC has held power since 2008.

#19NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,13:18 IST

A look at the gender statistics of the voter base in the state

Indore-5 boasts the highest number of female voters in the past three elections, including the 2023 polls, whereas Kotama has the lowest. Meanwhile, Bhopal Madhya has the highest number of third gender voters.

#18NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,13:10 IST

Electoral participation of Women

Dabara, Dhar, and Indore-4 are the only constituencies which have seen female candidates in power consistently over the past three elections.

#17December 01 2023 9:57 IST

Seats with low winning margins from the past elections

In the 2018 elections, ten constituencies, namely Gwalior South, Suwasra, Jaora, Jabalpur North, Bina, Kolaras, Rajnagar, Damoh, Biaora, and Rajpur witnessed a margin of less than 1000 votes.

#16NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,13:04 IST

Which are the largest and smallest constituencies in the state (in terms of land area)

With an area of 4546 sq km, Vijaypur is the largest constituency in the state while Jabalpur East is the smallest with an area of 11 sq km.

#15November 30 2023 12:59 IST

Which is the smallest constituency in the state (in terms of voters)?

With 150,542 eligible electors in the 2023 Assembly elections, Kotama constituency in Anuppur district is the smallest constituency in Madhya Pradesh

#14November 30 2023 12:59 IST

Which is the largest constituency in the state (in terms of voters)?

With 413,447 eligible electors in the 2023 Assembly elections, Indore-5 is the largest constituency in Madhya Pradesh.

#13December 01 2023 10:02 IST

Changing sides: Swing seats in Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur East constituency has a history of alternating between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Going by the pattern, a potential victory is predicted for BJP in the coming elections.

#12December 01 2023 10:03 IST

Smallest victory margin recorded in the previous election

Praveen Pathak (INC) won the Gwalior South constituency in the 2018 Madhya Pradesh elections by a narrow margin of 121 votes

#11December 01 2023 10:03 IST

Highest victory margin recorded in the previous election

Ramesh Mendola (BJP) won the Indore-2 seat in the 2018 Madhya Pradesh elections by a margin of 71,011 votes

#10NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,12:46 IST

Which region has the most and least number of constituencies in Madhya Pradesh?

Electorally, Malwa North region is the largest in Madhya Pradesh, housing 63 of the 230 Assembly constituencies. Malwa Tribal is the smallest with 28 seats

#9December 01 2023 11:02 IST

What is the distribution of reserved Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh?

Madhya Pradesh reserves 82 out of its 230 Assembly seats, with 47 constituencies designated for Scheduled Tribes and 35 for Scheduled Castes

#8NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:52 IST

How much can a candidate spend?

In 2022, the Election Commission hiked the poll expenditure limit for contesting candidates due to the rise in the cost inflation index and the size of the electorate.

How much can a candidate spend?
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#7NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:48 IST

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?

If a candidate fails to get 1/6 (16.67%) of the total valid votes cast in that constituency then the security deposit is seized by the Election Commission of India.

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?
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#6NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:43 IST

What is an election deposit?

An election deposit is the sum of money that every candidate contesting a Parliamentary or Assembly election is required to deposit with the Election Commission.

What is an election deposit?
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#5NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:25 IST

What are reserved constituencies?

Reserved constituencies are constituencies in which seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes based on the size of their population.

What are reserved constituencies?
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#4NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:22 IST

Which state has the largest Assembly?

UP has more assembly constituencies than any other state in India.

Which state has the largest Assembly?
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#3November 03, 2023 | 14:16 IST

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?

State assembly elections that are held independently are completely borne by the state government.

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?
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#2NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:08 IST

What is a Legislative Assembly?

A legislative body in the states and union territories of India.

What is a Legislative Assembly?
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#1November 09 2023 12:00 IST

Difference of MP and MLA

What is the difference between between a Member of Parliament and Member of Legislative Assembly

Difference of MP and MLA
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ConsData
Total seats :230
Reserved for SCs :35
Reserved for STs :47
General seats :148
LegislativeData

Assembly cons. Results

Cons. name201820132008
BhindBSPBJPINC
AmbahINCBSPBJP
DimaniINCBSPBJP
AterBJPINCBJP
MehgaonINCBJPBJP
LaharINCINCINC
SheopurINCBJPINC
SabalagadhINCBJPINC
VijaypurBJPINCINC
JauraINCBJPBSP