Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Vasava Motilal Puniyabhai of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Dediapada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 20,606 votes (36.00% vote share). The runner-up was Vasava Sumanbhai Ramjibhai (Janata Dal) with 18,028 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 | Vasava Motilal Puniyabhai | 20606 | 36.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Vasava Sumanbhai Ramjibhai | 18028 | 31.50% | Janata Dal |
| 3 | Gambhirsinh Kotesinh Vasava | 13470 | 23.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Vasava Rameshbhai Damjibhai | 2100 | 3.70% | Yuva Vikas Party |
| 5 | Vasava Vatsalaben Devjibhai | 1484 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Padvi Kantilal Nurabhai | 941 | 1.60% | Doordarshi Party |
| 7 | Dipsinh Chhaganbhai Vasava | 378 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 8 | Vasava Maljibhai Tetiabhai | 280 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Dediapada constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Vasava Motilal Puniyabhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 20,606 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.