2015 Ratlam by-election

The 2015 Ratlam by-election was a significant electoral event held on November 21, 2015, in the Ratlam constituency of Madhya Pradesh, India. The by-election was necessitated by the resignation of the incumbent Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Indian National Congress, who vacated the seat to contest in national elections. This contest was primarily between candidates from the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reflecting the broader political dynamics in the state. The by-election was closely monitored as an indicator of voter sentiment ahead of the upcoming 2018 state assembly elections. The BJP emerged victorious, securing a notable percentage of the vote, further consolidating its influence in Madhya Pradesh.