Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Patel Shankarbhai Ravjibhai of Indian National Congress won the Dharampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 22,924 votes (62.00% vote share). The runner-up was Chaudhari Manibhai Ramjibhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 8,489 votes.
A total of 5 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 Shankarbhai Ravjibhai | 22924 | 62.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Chaudhari Manibhai Ramjibhai | 8489 | 23.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Bhoya Anandbhai Bulubhai | 3980 | 10.80% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Patel Karsanbhai Ghuriabhai | 807 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Patel Gulabbhai Buchabhai | 769 | 2.10% | Doordarshi Party |
The Dharampur constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Patel Shankarbhai Ravjibhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 22,924 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.