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Dakha Assembly Election Results 2022

The Dakha constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2022 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .

Manpreet Singh Ayali of the Shiromani Akali Dal won the seat by defeating Capt. Sandeep Singh Sandhu of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 5807 votes.The Dakha Assembly constituency falls under the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Amrinder Singh Brar (raja Warring) won the Ludhiana Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 20942 votes, defeating Ravneet Singh Bittu of the Bharatiya Janata Party. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

Dakha Assembly Election Results 2022 to 1977

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Dakha Assembly Election Results (2022)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Manpreet Singh Ayali WINNER
Shiromani Akali Dal
49,909
Lead: 5,807
34.97%
Capt. Sandeep Singh Sandhu Indian National Congress 44,102 30.90%
Dr. K. N. Kang Aam Aadmi Party 42,994 30.12%
Harpreet Singh Makhu Sanyukt Sangharsh Party 2,454 1.72%
Nota None Of The Above 1,171 0.82%
Dharmjeet Singh Mohi Punjab Lok Congress Party 836 0.59%
Jagdeep Singh Gill Independent 413 0.29%
Neetu Chhatran Wala Independent 320 0.22%
Simrandeep Singh Revolutionary Socialist Party 299 0.21%
Dr. Devinder Singh Gill Aam Lok Party United 139 0.10%
Karamjit Singh Peoples Party of India (Democratic) 102 0.07%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (2019-By Election)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Manpreet Singh Ayali WINNER
Shiromani Akali Dal
66,297
Lead: 14,672
50.30%
Sandeep Singh Sandhu Indian National Congress 51,625 39.17%
Sukhdev Singh Chak Lok Insaaf Party 8,441 6.40%
Amandeep Singh Mohie Aam Aadmi Party 2,804 2.13%
Nota None of the Above 642 0.49%
Jai Parkash Jain (titu Baniya) Independent 535 0.41%
Baldev Singh (dev Sarabha) Independent 397 0.30%
Simrandeep Singh Aapna Punjab Party 340 0.26%
Joginder Singh Vegal Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar)(Simranjit Singh Mann) 256 0.19%
Gurdeep Singh Kahlon Independent 226 0.17%
Harbans Singh Jalal Independent 140 0.11%
Gurjeet Singh Nationalist Justice Party 89 0.07%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (2017)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Harvinder Singh Phoolka WINNER
Aam Aadmi Party
58,923
Lead: 4,169
40.28%
Manpreet Singh Ayali Shiromani Akali Dal 54,754 37.43%
Major Singh Bhaini Indian National Congress 28,571 19.53%
None Of The Above None Of The Above 981 0.67%
Tarsem Jodhan Democratic Swaraj Party 888 0.61%
Jaswinder Singh Bahujan Samaj Party 652 0.45%
Manpreet Singh Akali Independent 564 0.39%
Joginder Singh Shiromani Akali Dal (Simranjit Singh Mann) 460 0.31%
Kulwant Singh Aapna Punjab Party 263 0.18%
Gursharan Singh Jassal J & K National Panthers Party 231 0.16%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (2012)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Manpreet Singh Ayali WINNER
Shiromani Akali Dal
72,208
Lead: 16,388
52%
Jasbir Singh Khangura(jassi Khangura) Indian National Congress 55,820 40%
Daljit Singh People's Party Of Punjab 8,374 6%
Surinder Singh Bahujan Samaj Party 1,258 1%
Kewal Singh Independent 696 1%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (2007)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Darshan Singh Shivalik WINNER
Shiromani Akali Dal
94,807
Lead: 15,801
49%
Malkiat Singh Dakha Indian National Congress 79,006 41%
Parkash Singh Jandiali Bahujan Samaj Party 6,742 3%
Amarjeet Mattu Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 3,610 2%
Harinder Singh Khalsa Independent 3,218 2%
Baldev Singh Independent 1,357 1%
Dharam Paul Mehmi Independent 893 0%
Kartinder Pal Singh Independent 846 0%
Darshan Singh Independent 629 0%
Kamlesh Parsad Adarsh Political Party 524 0%
Gurnam Singh Lok Jan Shakti Party 378 0%
Baldev Singh Bharatiya Jan Shakti 239 0%
Shingara Singh Independent 225 0%
Harbans Singh Independent 222 0%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (2002)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Malkiat Singh Dakha WINNER
Indian National Congress
51,570
Lead: 8,726
44%
Darshan Singh Shivalik Shiromani Akali Dal 42,844 37%
Mandeep Kaur Bahujan Samaj Party 10,142 9%
Bikramjit Singh Shiromani Akali Dal (Simranjit Singh Mann) 7,796 7%
Sohan Singh Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 1,829 2%
Teja Singh Sibian Independent 906 1%
Harbans Kaur Lok Jan Shakti Party 823 1%
Darshan Singh Kuttweval Nationalist Congress Party 641 1%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (1997)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bikramjit Singh WINNER
Shiromani Akali Dal
64,605
Lead: 15,110
51%
Malkit Singh Dakha Indian National Congress 49,495 39%
Jagdish Kaur Shiromani Akali Dal (Simranjit Singh Mann) 9,423 7%
Baldev Singh Independent 624 0%
Anokh Singh Independent 267 0%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (1992)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Malkiat Singh WINNER
Indian National Congress
4,404
Lead: 3,179
62%
Ghanaya Lal Bharatiya Janata Party 1,225 17%
P. Lal Bahujan Samaj Party 987 14%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Basant Singh WINNER
Shiromani Akali Dal
39,511
Lead: 15,982
54%
Mohinder Singh Indian National Congress 23,529 32%
Sohan Singh Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 5,001 7%
Baldev Singh Independent 1,322 2%
Karnail Singh Independent 324 0%
Ram Singh Independent 237 0%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (1980)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Basant Singh WINNER
Shiromani Akali Dal
31,560
Lead: 4,447
52%
Jagjit Singh Indian National Congress (I) 27,113 44%
Bachan Singh Independent 1,441 2%
Ram Dhan Singh Independent 139 0%

Dakha Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Charanjit Singh WINNER
Shiromani Akali Dal
31,908
Lead: 11,730
60%
Gurcharan Singh Indian National Congress 20,178 38%
Dalip Singh Independent 368 1%
Piyara Singh All India Shiromani Baba Jiwan Singh Mazhabi Dal 254 0%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

SAD 75%
INC 25%
SAD won 8 times and INC won 2 times since 1977 elections.

Dakha MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2022 Manpreet Singh Ayali SAD 49,909 5,807 34.97%
2019-By Election Manpreet Singh Ayali SAD 66,297 14,672 50.30%
2017 Harvinder Singh Phoolka AAP 58,923 4,169 40.28%
2012 Manpreet Singh Ayali SAD 72,208 16,388 52%
2007 Darshan Singh Shivalik SAD 94,807 15,801 49%
2002 Malkiat Singh Dakha INC 51,570 8,726 44%
1997 Bikramjit Singh SAD 64,605 15,110 51%
1992 Malkiat Singh INC 4,404 3,179 62%
1985 Basant Singh SAD 39,511 15,982 54%
1980 Basant Singh SAD 31,560 4,447 52%
1977 Charanjit Singh SAD 31,908 11,730 60%
Source: ECI

Dakha Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2022 Manpreet Singh Ayali SAD
49,909
(Lead: 5,807)
34.97%
Capt. Sandeep Singh Sandhu INC 44,102 30.90%
2019-By Election Manpreet Singh Ayali SAD
66,297
(Lead: 14,672)
50.30%
Sandeep Singh Sandhu INC 51,625 39.17%
2017 Harvinder Singh Phoolka AAP
58,923
(Lead: 4,169)
40.28%
Manpreet Singh Ayali SAD 54,754 37.43%
2012 Manpreet Singh Ayali SAD
72,208
(Lead: 16,388)
52%
Jasbir Singh Khangura(jassi Khangura) INC 55,820 40%
2007 Darshan Singh Shivalik SAD
94,807
(Lead: 15,801)
49%
Malkiat Singh Dakha INC 79,006 41%
2002 Malkiat Singh Dakha INC
51,570
(Lead: 8,726)
44%
Darshan Singh Shivalik SAD 42,844 37%
1997 Bikramjit Singh SAD
64,605
(Lead: 15,110)
51%
Malkit Singh Dakha INC 49,495 39%
1992 Malkiat Singh INC
4,404
(Lead: 3,179)
62%
Ghanaya Lal BJP 1,225 17%
1985 Basant Singh SAD
39,511
(Lead: 15,982)
54%
Mohinder Singh INC 23,529 32%
1980 Basant Singh SAD
31,560
(Lead: 4,447)
52%
Jagjit Singh INC(I) 27,113 44%
1977 Charanjit Singh SAD
31,908
(Lead: 11,730)
60%
Gurcharan Singh INC 20,178 38%
Source: ECI

Punjab Dakha Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Dakha Assembly seat in the 2022 election?

Manpreet Singh Ayali of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) won the Dakha Assembly seat in the 2022 elections, defeating Capt. Sandeep Singh Sandhu of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 5807 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Dakha constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Dakha constituency is 75% SAD and 25% INC, with SAD won 8 times and INC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2022 Dakha Assembly Election?

Manpreet Singh Ayali (SAD) received 34.97% vote share.
Capt. Sandeep Singh Sandhu (INC) received 30.90% vote share.

What were the results of the 2022 Dakha Assembly Election?

Manpreet Singh Ayali (SAD) won the 2022 election with 49909 votes, leading by 5807 votes and securing a 34.97% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Dakha Assembly constituency fall under?

The Dakha Assembly constituency falls under the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency of Ludhiana district.

What was the margin of victory in the Dakha Assembly Election 2022?

Manpreet Singh Ayali (SAD) won the Dakha Assembly seat in 2022 with a margin of 5807 votes over Capt. Sandeep Singh Sandhu (INC).

What are the key constituencies in the Ludhiana Lok Sabha area?

The Dakha Assembly constituency is part of the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Ludhiana East, Ludhiana South, Atam Nagar, Ludhiana Central, Ludhiana West, Ludhiana North, Gill (sc), Jagraon (sc).

Who were the top candidates for the Dakha Assembly Election 2022?

The top candidates in the Dakha Assembly Election 2022 were:
Manpreet Singh Ayali (SAD)
Capt. Sandeep Singh Sandhu (INC)
Dr. K. N. Kang (AAP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Manpreet Singh Ayali (SAD) emerging as the winner.

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.

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