Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Patel Joitabhai Kasnabhai of Indian National Congress won the Dhanera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 87,460 votes (55.10% vote share). The runner-up was Purohit Vasantbhai Ranchhodji (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 57,169 votes.
A total of 6 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 Joitabhai Kasnabhai | 87460 | 55.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Purohit Vasantbhai Ranchhodji | 57169 | 36.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Dabhi Rupabhai Chenabhai | 4901 | 3.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Kuchavadiya Zaverji Chamanji | 4094 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Thakor Ajitji Santiji | 2695 | 1.70% | Samajwadi Party |
| 6 | Devda Dungarsinh Bharatsinh | 2345 | 1.50% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
The Dhanera constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Patel Joitabhai Kasnabhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 87,460 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.