Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2007
Jinjariya Popatbhai Savsibhai of Indian National Congress won the Chotila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2007 state assembly election, securing 29,164 votes (30.90% vote share). The runner-up was Chauhan Shamjibhai Bhimjibhai (Independent) with 27,443 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Jinjariya Popatbhai Savsibhai | 29164 | 30.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Chauhan Shamjibhai Bhimjibhai | 27443 | 29.10% | Independent |
| 3 | Dhoriya Kalpanaben Bijalbhai | 26614 | 28.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Chavda Popatbhai Devjibhai | 3373 | 3.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Jyantilal Amrutlal Solanki | 3274 | 3.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Gondaliya Goradhan Bhai Jethiram | 2381 | 2.50% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 7 | Gabu Nagjibhai Mohanbhai | 1418 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Satubha Kanubha Vaghela | 809 | 0.90% | Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh |
The Chotila constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2007 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Jinjariya Popatbhai Savsibhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 29,164 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.