Shimla Vidhan Sabha Election Data
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Reservation:General
- Registered Electorate:50,496
- Sitting MLA:Harish Janartha (INC)
- Latest Turnout:63.86%
- 2022 Winning Margin:3,037 votes (9.9%)
Shimla is a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, with 50,496 registered voters. The current MLA is Harish Janartha of INC, who won the 2022 election by a margin of 3,037 votes (9.9%). Voter turnout in the last election was 63.86%. Below you'll find caste demographics, election history since 2008 and booth-level data for Shimla.
Shimla Caste Data
Shimla Vidhan Sabha in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh has approximately 50,496 registered voters on the latest roll, with surname-level community estimates covering 3 groups commonly used in Himachal Pradesh election analysis. Rest is the largest share at 95.9%, followed by MUSLIM at 3.5%. This is a General Vidhan Sabha seat at constituency level; the table below lists surnames with estimated voter counts and share of the profile—not booth-by-booth splits. For campaign planning and newsroom research, VoteSutra also provides booth-wise surname maps, swing booth reports and full dossiers on WhatsApp request.
| Surname | Total Voters | % |
|---|---|---|
| Rest | 48,425 | 95.9% |
| MUSLIM | 1,767 | 3.5% |
| CHRISTIAN | 252 | 0.5% |
- Rest95.9%48,425
- MUSLIM3.5%1,767
- CHRISTIAN0.5%252
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Shimla Election Results (2008–2026)
BJP has won 4 of the last 6 elections in Shimla.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harish Janartha | INC | 15,803 | 51.35% |
| Sanjay Sood | BJP | 12,766 | 41.48% |
| Tikender Singh Panwar | CPM | 1,400 | 4.55% |
| Chaman Rakesh | AAP | 328 | 1.07% |
- Harish JanarthaINC51.35%15,803
- Sanjay SoodBJP41.48%12,766
- Tikender Singh PanwarCPM4.55%1,400
- Chaman RakeshAAP1.07%328
Shimla Booth-Level Data
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Shimla Vidhan Sabha constituency at a glance
In conclusion, Shimla Vidhan Sabha in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a General Vidhan Sabha constituency with about 50,496 registered voters. The current MLA is Harish Janartha (INC), elected in 2022 by 3,037 votes (9.9%). Community estimates place Rest as the largest group at roughly 95.9% of the seat profile. For general elections, Shimla sits within the Shimla Lok Sabha segment. Election results on this page run back to 2008, with cycle-by-cycle margins and party shifts. You can preview the strongest and weakest polling booths; the full margin heatmap covers all 91 booths in the paid dossier. Whether you are planning a campaign, covering the seat as a journalist, or researching Himachal Pradesh politics, this page is the free starting point—message VoteSutra on WhatsApp for the complete booth-wise caste and strategy report for Shimla.
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