Dadu 1, Sindh — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Dadu 1 (Sindh) was won by Nawab Abdul Ghani Talpur (PPP) at the 2002 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 37,248 votes over Syed Jalal Mehmood. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Dadu 1, Sindh, from 1993 to 2002.
Full Election History, 1993–2002
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Malik Asad Sikandar | PPP | 48,065 | 68.3% | Pir Bakhsh (PML-N) | 28,107 (39.9 pts) |
| 1997 | Malik Asad Sikandar | Independent | 41,223 | 48.1% | Pir Zaman Shah Jilani (PPP) | 6,800 (7.9 pts) |
| 2002 | Nawab Abdul Ghani Talpur | PPP | 76,568 | 63.4% | Syed Jalal Mehmood (Independent) | 37,248 (30.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1993
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Asad Sikandar | PPP | 48,065 | 68.3% |
| Pir Bakhsh | PML-N | 19,958 | 28.3% |
| Javed | Independent | 996 | 1.4% |
| Hussain Bakhsh Thebo | Independent | 386 | 0.5% |
| Syed M. Shoaib Shibli | Independent | 375 | 0.5% |
| Amir Bakhsh | Independent | 279 | 0.4% |
| Qurban Ali Khoso | Independent | 153 | 0.2% |
| Idris Khan | Haq Parast Group | 97 | 0.1% |
| Rohsan Ali Burero | Independent | 60 | 0.1% |
| Hussain Shah Rashdi | Independent | 43 | 0.1% |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Asad Sikandar | Independent | 41,223 | 48.1% |
| Pir Zaman Shah Jilani | PPP | 34,423 | 40.2% |
| Abdul Salam Rajput | PML-N | 3,146 | 3.7% |
| M. Suleman Bhalai | Pakistan Peoples Party (Shaheed Bhutto) | 3,000 | 3.5% |
| Iqbal Ahmad | Haq Parast Group | 2,284 | 2.7% |
| Zulfiquar Ali Bhotani | Independent | 444 | 0.5% |
| Khalid | Independent | 393 | 0.5% |
| Dr. Qadir Magsi | United National Alliance | 219 | 0.3% |
| Nawab Abdul Ghani Talpur | Independent | 154 | 0.2% |
| Syed Jalal Mehmood Shah | Independent | 141 | 0.2% |
| Murad Ali Shah | Independent | 129 | 0.2% |
| Syed Abdullah Shah | Independent | 96 | 0.1% |
2002
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawab Abdul Ghani Talpur | PPP | 76,568 | 63.4% |
| Syed Jalal Mehmood | Independent | 39,320 | 32.6% |
| Ali Nawaz Shoro | MQM | 4,035 | 3.3% |
| Sheikh Israil | Independent | 275 | 0.2% |
| Dr. Abdul Hameed Rajput | PML-N | 239 | 0.2% |
| Syed Zain-Ul-Abdin | Independent | 174 | 0.1% |
| M. Suleman Bhalai | Pakistan Peoples Party (Shaheed Bhutto) | 135 | 0.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Dadu 1 has been contested at 3 National Assembly general elections on record since 1993. Parties that have won this seat over that span: PPP, Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dadu 1 in the 2002 general election?
Nawab Abdul Ghani Talpur (PPP) won Dadu 1, Sindh, in 2002 with 76,568 votes (63.4%), a margin of 37,248 votes over Syed Jalal Mehmood.
Which parties have won Dadu 1 since 1993?
Since 1993, Dadu 1 has been won by: Independent, PPP.
What was the closest result in Dadu 1?
The closest result on record for Dadu 1 was 1997, when Independent beat PPP by just 6,800 votes (7.9 percentage points).