Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Godhani Dalsukhbhai Jerambhai of Janata Dal won the Botad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 36,065 votes (48.40% vote share). The runner-up was Shah Kantilal Mansukhlal (Independent) with 19,697 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Godhani Dalsukhbhai Jerambhai | 36065 | 48.40% | Janata Dal |
| 2 | Shah Kantilal Mansukhlal | 19697 | 26.40% | Independent |
| 3 | Thakarshibhai Zampadia | 15934 | 21.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Koli Abhalbhai Popatbhai | 719 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 5 | Jatapara Natvar Alubhai | 527 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Chuttubhai Mahammadbhai Daridiya | 454 | 0.60% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 7 | Shah Pankaj Nautamlal | 354 | 0.50% | Doordarshi Party |
| 8 | Dave Premshankar Devkrishna | 212 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Sutariya Tulshibhai Laxman Bhai | 176 | 0.20% | Yuva Vikas Party |
| 10 | Jagabhai Bhurabhai | 166 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Vamja Pragajibhai Purushottambhai | 123 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Tulshibhai Patel (T.V. Vanani) | 107 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Botad constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Godhani Dalsukhbhai Jerambhai (Janata Dal) emerged as the winner securing 36,065 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.