Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Savashibhai Kanjibhai Makwana of Indian National Congress won the Chotila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 30,480 votes (42.70% vote share). The runner-up was Jalu Kanbha Chhelbhai (BHAGAT) (Independent) with 16,922 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 | Savashibhai Kanjibhai Makwana | 30480 | 42.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Jalu Kanbha Chhelbhai (BHAGAT) | 16922 | 23.70% | Independent |
| 3 | Agechhaniya Gangaram Tapubhai | 15529 | 21.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Khorani Vasrambhai Harjibhai | 3120 | 4.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Udhreja Bhupatbhai Bhurabhai | 1855 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Mer Mavjibhai Kukabhai | 1567 | 2.20% | Janata Dal |
| 7 | Satubha Kanubha Vaghela | 594 | 0.80% | Samata Party |
| 8 | Paraliya Manubhai Gobarbhai | 359 | 0.50% | All India Rashtriya Janata Party |
| 9 | Dave Anirudh Gunvantray | 337 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 10 | Dharjiya Savjibhai Khodabhai | 279 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 11 | Makwana Ravjibhai Tapubhai | 225 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Solanki Laljibhai Virabhai | 185 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Chotila constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Savashibhai Kanjibhai Makwana (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 30,480 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.