Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Madam Hematbhai Rambhai of Independent won the Khambhalia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 19,152 votes (47.20% vote share). The runner-up was Tanna Jagjivandas Jamnadas (Indian National Congress (I)) with 18,592 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 | Madam Hematbhai Rambhai | 19152 | 47.20% | Independent |
| 2 | Tanna Jagjivandas Jamnadas | 18592 | 45.80% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 3 | Pankhi Ismail Jusab | 1233 | 3.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Chavada Sajan Hebba | 841 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Bhogayata Mansukhlal Prabhudas | 282 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Raithath Harshadlal Karsandas | 241 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Satwara Keshav Mulji | 154 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Jadeja Nonghubha Ransangji | 128 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Khambhalia constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Madam Hematbhai Rambhai (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 19,152 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.