Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Karamshibhai Kanjibhai Makwana of Janata Dal won the Chotila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 26,455 votes (61.00% vote share). The runner-up was Olakiya Ambabhai Bhadabhai (Indian National Congress) with 8,942 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Karamshibhai Kanjibhai Makwana | 26455 | 61.00% | Janata Dal |
| 2 | Olakiya Ambabhai Bhadabhai | 8942 | 20.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Gambhirsingh Gandubha Chauhan | 4174 | 9.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Garashia Vaghela Satubha Kanubha | 1701 | 3.90% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 5 | Ukadiya Merubhai Nanubhai | 857 | 2.00% | All India Dalit Muslim Minorities Suraksha Mahasangh |
| 6 | Chhabildas Amratlal Solanki | 499 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Degama Virjibhai Ranchhodbhai | 440 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Jadav Vishnuprasad Khemchand | 224 | 0.50% | Doordarshi Party |
| 9 | Bhupendrakumar Nandlal Shah | 80 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Chotila constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Karamshibhai Kanjibhai Makwana (Janata Dal) emerged as the winner securing 26,455 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.