Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Patel Harjivanbhai Hirabhai of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Dhanera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 42,252 votes (49.30% vote share). The runner-up was Desai Govabhai Hamirabhai (Indian National Congress) with 40,049 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Patel Harjivanbhai Hirabhai | 42252 | 49.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Desai Govabhai Hamirabhai | 40049 | 46.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Rajgor Damraji Kapuraji | 1075 | 1.30% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Vaghela Shantilal Chhaganji | 622 | 0.70% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 5 | Thakor Bhuraji Rabhaji | 472 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Sand Ganeshbhai Ambabhai | 431 | 0.50% | Doordarshi Party |
| 7 | Varaiya Jayantilal Savjibhai | 204 | 0.20% | Bhatiya Krishi Udyog Sangh |
| 8 | Shah Jethalal Chimanlal | 164 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Khandelwal Mulchand Ukchand | 160 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Makwana Bhopaji Ashaji | 150 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Majirana Chhogaji Keshaji | 96 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Dhanera constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Patel Harjivanbhai Hirabhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 42,252 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.