Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Dhanak Vajubhai Girdharibhai of Janata Dal won the Dhari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 34,005 votes (55.50% vote share). The runner-up was Gadhia Manubhai Raghavbhai (Indian National Congress) with 13,550 votes.
A total of 15 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 | Dhanak Vajubhai Girdharibhai | 34005 | 55.50% | Janata Dal |
| 2 | Gadhia Manubhai Raghavbhai | 13550 | 22.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Bhesaniya Sahmbhubhai Jinabhai | 9894 | 16.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Zala Bachubhai Najabhai | 1666 | 2.70% | Yuva Vikas Party |
| 5 | Kakadiya Jayasukhbhai Vallabhbhai | 715 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Rathod Ravjibhai Manjibhai | 586 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Dafada Kisan Punjabhai | 207 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Nakum Panchabhai Jinabhai | 203 | 0.30% | Doordarshi Party |
| 9 | Kakadiya Jagadishkumar Mohanbhai | 102 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Harajibhai Chhaganbhai Patalia | 99 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Vala Anubhai Desabhai | 77 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Boricha Natu Raja | 69 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Makwana Amarabhai Pithabhai | 67 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 14 | Atara Ranjanben Kantilal | 46 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 15 | Vala Bavkubhai Kalubhai | 37 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Dhari constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 15 candidates contested for this seat. Dhanak Vajubhai Girdharibhai (Janata Dal) emerged as the winner securing 34,005 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.