Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Rathava Mohansinh Chhtubhai of Janta Party won the Jetpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 28,604 votes (63.40% vote share). The runner-up was Arjunsinh Revabhai Rathava (Indian National Congress) with 14,131 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Rathava Mohansinh Chhtubhai | 28604 | 63.40% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Arjunsinh Revabhai Rathava | 14131 | 31.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Panchal Harishbhai Parsottamdas | 1062 | 2.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Vimavala Devayanibhen Mahendrabhai | 593 | 1.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Kanubhai Dutabhai Rathava | 450 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Rathava Trikambhai Babarbhai | 288 | 0.60% | Doordarshi Party |
The Jetpur constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Rathava Mohansinh Chhtubhai (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 28,604 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.