Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Sorathiya Popatbhai Lakhabhai of Indian National Congress won the Gondal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 28,148 votes (64.50% vote share). The runner-up was Viradiya Jethalal Karsanbhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 13,594 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Sorathiya Popatbhai Lakhabhai | 28148 | 64.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Viradiya Jethalal Karsanbhai | 13594 | 31.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Tank Kanji Bhagwanji | 456 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Vora Bipinchandra Babulal | 339 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Satodiya Ravjibhai Kanji | 321 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Bhatti Bhikhalal Premji | 290 | 0.70% | Doordarshi Party |
| 7 | Rathod Chandrakant Kantilal | 277 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Ghelani Hasmukhra Harilal | 194 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Gondal constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Sorathiya Popatbhai Lakhabhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 28,148 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.