Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, 1990

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Legislative Assembly elections were held in Himachal Pradesh in 1990.

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly or the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The present strength of the Vidhan Sabha is 68. Himachal Pradesh is the first state in India to launch paperless legislative assembly known as eVidhan.

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Rank Party Seats Contested Seats won % votes
1 Bharatiya Janata Party 514641.78
2 Indian National Congress 66936.54
3 Janata Dal 171110.83
4 Independent 6816.10
5 CPI 1812.06
Total 68

Source: STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1990 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

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