Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Chaudhari Manibhai Ramjibhai of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Dharampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 52,991 votes (48.20% vote share). The runner-up was Garasiya Thakorbhai Jesingbhai (Indian National Congress) with 27,159 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Chaudhari Manibhai Ramjibhai | 52991 | 48.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Garasiya Thakorbhai Jesingbhai | 27159 | 24.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Patel Ambelal Laxmanbhai | 15083 | 13.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Patel Sharadkumar Kantilal | 6737 | 6.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Patel Karsanbhai Ghuriyabhai | 3182 | 2.90% | Janata Dal |
| 6 | Patel Shakarbhai Ravjibhai | 3011 | 2.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Chaudhari Muljibhai Sumjibhai | 1897 | 1.70% | Doordarshi Party |
The Dharampur constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Chaudhari Manibhai Ramjibhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 52,991 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.