Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Mashru Mahendrabhai Liladharbhai of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Junagadh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 66,669 votes (46.50% vote share). The runner-up was Joshi Bhikhabhai Galabhai (Indian National Congress) with 52,873 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Mashru Mahendrabhai Liladharbhai | 66669 | 46.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Joshi Bhikhabhai Galabhai | 52873 | 36.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Lalitbhai Bhimajibhai Suvagiya | 16386 | 11.40% | Gujarat Parivartan Party |
| 4 | Hasmukhbhai Madhavajibhai Kherala | 3338 | 2.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Sumara Arab Hasam | 1247 | 0.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Sorathiya Abdulmajid Alimahmad | 737 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Maru Chetanbhai Rameshbhai | 673 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Kariya Dhirenbhai Amrutlal | 462 | 0.30% | Samajwadi Party |
| 9 | Ravaliya Ashvinbhai Sarmanbhai | 374 | 0.30% | Hindusthan Nirman Dal |
| 10 | Joshi Shitalben Pradyumanbhai | 365 | 0.30% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 11 | Dilipbhai Nathabhai Makwana | 325 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Junagadh constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Mashru Mahendrabhai Liladharbhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 66,669 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.