Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Kumudini Gajendra Pancholi of Indian National Congress won the Bhuj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 21,113 votes (52.00% vote share). The runner-up was Zaveri Mukeshchandra Babulal (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 17,756 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Kumudini Gajendra Pancholi | 21113 | 52.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Zaveri Mukeshchandra Babulal | 17756 | 43.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Jusab Husen Sama | 776 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Amrit Prasad Antani | 736 | 1.80% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Nayi Dashratbhai | 225 | 0.60% | Doordarshi Party |
The Bhuj constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Kumudini Gajendra Pancholi (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 21,113 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.