Closest Vidhan Sabha contests of all time
Historical election results Official outcomes as published by the Election Commission of India, compiled by third parties and not verified by VotingBharat.com. Data sources
| Margin | Constituency | Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiruppattur Tamil Nadu | 2026 | SEENIVASA SETHUPATHY. R (TVK) | PERIAKARUPPAN. KR (DMK) |
| 1 | NORTHERNANGAMI-II Nagaland | 2018 | NEIPHIU RIO (NDPP) | No Candidate (IND) |
| 1 | dhar Madhya Pradesh | 2008 | NEENA VIKRAM VERMA (BJP) | BALMUKUND SINGH GOUTAM (INC) |
| 1 | nathdwara Rajasthan | 2008 | KALYAN SINGH CHOUHAN (BJP) | C P Joshi (INC) |
| 1 | Santhemarahalli Karnataka | 2004 | DHRUVANARAYANA R (INC) | KRISHNA MURTHY AR (JD(S)) |
| 1 | Kanchanpur(ST) Tripura | 2003 | Rajendra Reang (CPM) | Rajendra Reang (INPT) |
| 1 | Golaghati (ST) Tripura | 2003 | Ashok Debbarma (INC) | Niranjan Debbarma (CPM) |
| 2 | Keirao Manipur | 2007 | MD. ALAUDDIN KHAN (INC) | KARAM THAMARJIT SINGH (MSCP) |
| 2 | Aizawl North Mizoram | 1984 | Zairemthanga (PC) | p.C. Bawitluanga (INC) |
| 3 | Tuivawl Mizoram | 2018 | LALCHHANDAMA RALTE (MNF) | R. L. PIANMAWIA (INC) |
| 3 | Rai Haryana | 2014 | JAI TIRATH (INC) | INDERJEET (INLD) |
| 3 | CHANGLANG SOUTH Arunachal Pradesh | 2004 | PHOSUM KHIMHUN (IND) | NGUNGTIM CHANGMI (INC) |
| 3 | KUTLEHAR Himachal Pradesh | 1998 | RAM DASS MALANGAR (BJP) | MAHENDRA PAL (INC) |
| 3 | NORTHERNANGAMI-I Nagaland | 1987 | Shurhozelie (NND) | Neikhotso Linyu (NPP) |
| 3 | Sangau Mizoram | 1984 | K. Sangchhum (INC) | H. Rammawi (PC) |
| 4 | NARENDRANAGAR Uttarakhand | 2007 | OM GOPAL (UKKD) | SUBODH UNIYAL (INC) |
| 4 | Hnahthial Mizoram | 1984 | Vanlalnghaka (INC) | F. Pazawna (PC) |
| 5 | NOKLAK Nagaland | 2018 | H. HAIYING (BJP) | P. LONGON (NPF) |
| 5 | Baruipur West Bengal | 2001 | ARUP BHADRA (AITC) | DR. SUJAN CHAKRABORTY (CPM) |
| 5 | Loosing Pachekhani Sikkim | 1999 | Jai Kr. Bhandari (SSP) | Vinod Pradhan (SDF) |
| 5 | Mankachar Assam | 1985 | Aminul Islam (IND) | Zahirul Islam (INC) |
| 6 | Saitual Mizoram | 1998 | R. LALZIRLIANA (INC) | K. BIAKCHUNGNUNGA (MZPC) |
| 6 | Takarjala (ST) Tripura | 1998 | BAIJAYANTI KALAI (CPM) | RAHINDRA DEBBARMA (TUJS) |
| 6 | NARI-KOYU Arunachal Pradesh | 1990 | Tako Eabi (JD) | Tanya Dabi (INC) |
| 6 | Nagpur central Maharashtra | 1990 | Bajirao Yashwant Narayan (JD) | Anees Ahmed (INC) |
| 6 | Chingai Manipur | 1990 | Somi A. Shimray (MPP) | Mashangthei Horam (INC) |
| 6 | SURUHUTO Nagaland | 1987 | Kiyezhe Sema (INC) | Khukivi (NND) |
| 6 | Hadgaon Maharashtra | 1978 | Pawar Niwruttirao Mahadji (JNP) | Shinde Bapurao Shiwram (INC) |
| 7 | Moga Punjab | 1992 | Malti (INC) | Sathi Rup Lal (JD) |
| 7 | Kumbi Manipur | 1980 | Khangembam Manimohan Singh (INC(I)) | Shanasham Bira Singh (INC(U)) |
| 8 | Bagha Purana Punjab | 1992 | Vijay Kumar (JD) | Gur Charan SIngh (INC) |
| 8 | Matabari Tripura | 1988 | Kashiram Reang (INC) | Madhab Chandra Saha (CPM) |
| 9 | MARIYANG-GEKU Arunachal Pradesh | 2014 | OLOM PANYANG (BJP) | J. K. PANGGENG (INC) |
| 9 | Golaghati (ST) Tripura | 1988 | Budha Debbarma (TUS) | Niranjan Debbarma (CPM) |
| 9 | JAWALAMUKHI Himachal Pradesh | 1985 | Ishwar Chand (IND) | Sushil Chand (INC) |
| 10 | Sohryngkham Meghalaya | 1998 | SANBOR SWELL LYNGDOH (UDP) | DAPMAIN KHYRIEMMUJAT (INC) |
| 10 | HANDWARA Jammu & Kashmir | 1983 | Chowdry Mohmad Ramzan (JKN) | Abdul Gani Lone (JKP) |
| 10 | Sadhaura (SC) Haryana | 1982 | Bhagmal (BJP) | Parbhu Ram (INC) |
| 10 | Bihar Uttar Pradesh (1947-1999) | 1980 | Sarjoo Prasad Saroj (INC(I)) | Babu Lal Saroj (JNP(SC)) |
| 11 | MENDIPATHAR Meghalaya | 2013 | MARTHON SANGMA (NCP) | FRANKENSTEIN MOMIN (INC) |
| 11 | PAURI(SC) Uttarakhand | 2007 | YASHPAL BENAM (IND) | TIERATH SINGH RAWAT (BJP) |
| 11 | Chandgad Maharashtra | 2004 | PATIL NARSINGRAO GURUNATH (JSS) | PATIL BHARAMU SUBARAO (SHS) |
| 11 | Gharaunda Haryana | 1996 | RAMESH S/O SULEKH CHAND (BJP) | RAMESH KUMAR RANA S/O JAGPAL SINGH (SAP) |
| 11 | Nongshken Meghalaya | 1978 | Maham Singh (INC) | Ganoldstone Massar (HPD) |
| 12 | Hilsa Bihar | 2020 | Krishnamurari Sharan urf Prem Mukhiya (JD(U)) | Atri Muni urf Shakti Singh Yadav (RJD) |
| 12 | Mangalagiri Andhra Pradesh | 2014 | ALLA RAMA KRISHNA REDDY (RK) (YSRCP) | GANJI CHIRANJEEVI (TDP) |
| 12 | SHEOGAON Maharashtra | 1995 | ABHANG PANDURANG GAMAJI (INC) | GADAKH TUKARAM GANGADHAR (IND) |
| 12 | Loosing Pachekhani Sikkim | 1994 | DIL BDR. THAPA (SDF) | JAI KR. BHANDARI (SSP) |
| 12 | MENDIPATHAR Meghalaya | 1978 | Beninstand G. Momin (AHL) | Luthunath J.Sangma (INC) |
| 12 | Titilagarh Odisha | 1977 | Lalit Mohan Gandhi (INC) | Beda Prakash Mahananda (JNP) |
| 12 | Mahe Puducherry | 1977 | Raghavan K.V. (IND) | Raman P.K. (INC) |
| 13 | Tuirial Mizoram | 2023 | K. LALDAWNGLIANA (MNF) | LALTLANMAWIA (ZPM) |
| 13 | BORDURIA-BOGAPANI Arunachal Pradesh | 1999 | Lowangcha Wanglat (INC) | Wanglin Lowangdong (IND) |
| 13 | Saiha Mizoram | 1998 | ZAKHU HLYCHHO (INC) | S.VADYU (MDF) |
| 13 | Siolim Goa | 1989 | Naik Salagonkar Ashok Tukaram (MAG) | Chodankar Chandrakant Urram (INC) |
| 13 | Jabalpur Cantonment Madhya Pradesh (1947-1999) | 1977 | Dinesh Chand Mishra (INC) | Sukhdeo Yadav (JNP) |
| 13 | SATAKHA Nagaland | 1977 | Kaito (INC) | Hokheto Sema (UDF) |
| 14 | Tuikum Mizoram | 2013 | ER. LALRINAWMA (MNF) | K. LIANZUALA (INC) |
| 14 | Singanallur Tamil Nadu | 2006 | CHINNASWAMY.R. (AIADMK) | SOUNDARARAJAN.A (CPI(M)) |
| 14 | Tipaimukh Manipur | 2000 | Ngursanglur (NCP) | Dr. Chaltonlien (INC) |
| 14 | Tawang Ii Arunachal Pradesh | 1980 | Tsering Tashi (PPA) | Tashi Khandu (INC(I)) |
| 14 | PHULBARI Meghalaya | 1978 | Akramozzaman (INC) | Sofiar Rahman Hazarika (IND) |
| 14 | Raj Bhavan Puducherry | 1977 | Ramajayam D. (JNP) | Dana Kanthraj (INC) |
| 15 | Hoshangabad Madhya Pradesh (1947-1999) | 1998 | SMT.SAVITA DIWAN (INC) | MADHUKAR HARNE (BJP) |
| 15 | hindoli Rajasthan | 1993 | Shantikumar Dhariwal (INC) | Nathu Lal (BJP) |
| 15 | Lunglei South Mizoram | 1989 | F. Sapa (INC) | Saingura (MNF) |
| 16 | kanker Chhattisgarh | 2023 | ASHA RAM NETAM (BJP) | SHANKAR DHRUWA (INC) |
| 16 | Jayanagar Karnataka | 2023 | C K Ramamurthy (BJP) | Sowmya Reddy (INC) |
| 16 | BHARMOUR Himachal Pradesh | 2007 | TULSI RAM (BJP) | THAKAR SINGH (INC) |
| 16 | Thanga Manipur | 2002 | Salam Ibohal (FPM) | Haobijam Manisana Singh (MSCP) |
| 16 | Wabgai Manipur | 2002 | Md. Abdul Salam (INC) | Mayengbam Manihar Singh (MSCP) |
| 16 | NAMPONG Arunachal Pradesh | 1999 | Setong Sena (INC) | Komoli Mosang (BJP) |
| 16 | Pernem Goa | 1984 | Bandekar Shambhu Bhavti (INC) | Pednekar Mahohar (MAG) |
| 16 | Nalbari Assam | 1983 | Chandradhar Kalita (IND) | Balen Boro (PTC) |
| 16 | Palluruthy Kerala | 1982 | T. P. Peethambaran Master (IC(S)) | Eapen Varghese (KCJ) |
| 16 | mahua Rajasthan | 1980 | Hari Singh (INC(I)) | Kirori Lal (BJP) |
| 17 | Hiyanglam Manipur | 2012 | MAIBAM KUNJO (AITC) | ELANGBAM DWIJAMANI SINGH (INC) |
| 17 | Jamjodhpur Gujarat | 2007 | JADEJA BRIJRAJSINH HEMATSINH (INC) | CHIMANBHAI SHAPARIYA (BJP) |
| 17 | Saitual Mizoram | 1989 | Andrew Lalherliana (IND) | Ramnundanga (MNF) |
| 17 | TENNING Nagaland | 1977 | N. C. Zeling (INC) | Azu Newmai (UDF) |
| 18 | SOUTHTURA Meghalaya | 2013 | JOHN LESLEE K SANGMA (IND) | BILLYKID A. SANGMA (INC) |
| 18 | BAHERI Uttar Pradesh | 2012 | Ataurrehman (SP) | Chhatra Pal Singh (BJP) |
| 18 | Gandsi Karnataka | 2004 | SHIVARAMU B (INC) | SHIVALINGEGOWDA KM (JD(S)) |
| 18 | ATOIZU Nagaland | 2003 | Shri: Doshihe Y.Senia (INC) | Shri: Kiyezhe (NDM) |
| 18 | Ranka Sikkim | 1994 | RINZING ONGMU (SSP) | TSETEN LEPCHA (SDF) |
| 18 | Kawnpui Mizoram | 1993 | R. L. Valla (INC) | J. Kapthianga (MNF) |
| 18 | KASTURBA NAGAR Delhi | 1983 | Jagdish Lal (BJP) | C.B. Gupta (INC) |
| 18 | ahor Rajasthan | 1977 | Gopal Singh (JNP) | Bhagraj Choudhary (INC) |
| 19 | Sagolband Manipur | 2017 | RAJKUMAR IMO SINGH (INC) | DR. KHWAIRAKPAM LOKEN SINGH (BJP) |
| 19 | Amla Madhya Pradesh (1947-1999) | 1993 | Gurubax Raoji Atulker (INC) | Ashok Nagle (BJP) |
| 19 | Chayangtajo Arunachal Pradesh | 1990 | Kameng Dolo (INC) | Ropo Yangfo (JD) |
| 19 | PANGIN Arunachal Pradesh | 1990 | Tahung Tatak (INC) | Tanyong Tatak (IND) |
| 19 | Ranka Sikkim | 1979 | Dorji Tshering Bhutia (SCR) | Sonam Tshering Bhutia (SJP) |
| 19 | RAJABALA Meghalaya | 1978 | Mozibur Rahman (IND) | Khursedur Khan (INC) |
| 19 | Taramangalam Tamil Nadu | 1977 | R. Narayanan (INC) | S. Semmalai (ADK) |
| 20 | Karaikal South Puducherry | 2016 | K.A.U. ASANA (AIADMK) | A.M.H. NAZEEM (DMK) |
| 20 | Kumta Karnataka | 2008 | DINAKAR KESHAV SHETTY (JD(S)) | MOHAN KRISHNA SHETTY (INC) |
| 20 | Khawzawl Mizoram | 2003 | ANDREW LALHERLIANA (ZNP) | SANGHMINGTHANGA H. PAUTU (MNF) |
| 20 | LONGDING-PUMAO Arunachal Pradesh | 1990 | Langfu Lukham (IND) | Tingpong Wanghan (JD) |
| 20 | Chandel Manipur | 1990 | Bd. Behring (JD) | Ht. Thungam (INC) |
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