Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Pabubha Virambha Manek of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Dwarka Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 70,062 votes (47.20% vote share). The runner-up was Ahir Kandoriya Mulubhai Ranmalbhai (Indian National Congress) with 64,446 votes.
A total of 16 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 | Pabubha Virambha Manek | 70062 | 47.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Ahir Kandoriya Mulubhai Ranmalbhai | 64446 | 43.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Sumaniya Patramalbha Balubha | 4037 | 2.70% | Independent |
| 4 | Rathod Valiben Kamabhai | 2582 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Sonagara Jentilal Vasharam | 1879 | 1.30% | Gujarat Parivartan Party |
| 6 | Gojiya Devaanandbhai Ranmalbhai | 1279 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Sama Mohmadhussain Suleman | 1048 | 0.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 8 | Madam Mayurbhai Ghelubhai | 621 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Bhatt Atulbhai Ratilal | 529 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Bhimabhai Gangabhai Goradiya | 401 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Bhagvanji Hemraj Thobhani | 347 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Bharatbhai Dwarkadas Dhokai | 274 | 0.20% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 13 | Dilip Amardas Kapdi | 269 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Parmar Jetabhai Savjibhai | 215 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 15 | Gojiya Kumbhabhai Ramdebhai | 183 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 16 | Nakum Chhaganbhai Kanabhai | 177 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Dwarka constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Pabubha Virambha Manek (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 70,062 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.