Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Solanki Ramsinji Rupsinhji of Independent won the Bayad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 18,223 votes (32.90% vote share). The runner-up was Indravijaysihji Sursihji Solanki (Indian National Congress) with 12,577 votes.
A total of 7 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solanki Ramsinji Rupsinhji | 18223 | 32.90% | Independent |
| 2 | Indravijaysihji Sursihji Solanki | 12577 | 22.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Keshvlal Govindbhai Patel | 11871 | 21.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Rahevar Lalsinhji Kishorsinhji | 8479 | 15.30% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Helabhai Girdharbhai Patel | 1560 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Parmar Jujarsinh Chhagansinh | 1461 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Chhanalal Mohanlal Barot | 1187 | 2.10% | Independent |
The Bayad constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Solanki Ramsinji Rupsinhji (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 18,223 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.