Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Chavda Karu Naran of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Khambhalia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 23,039 votes (37.30% vote share). The runner-up was Dr. Sajan Jivabhai Varotaria (Indian National Congress) with 11,822 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 | Chavda Karu Naran | 23039 | 37.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Dr. Sajan Jivabhai Varotaria | 11822 | 19.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Ashokbhai Haridas Lal | 9595 | 15.50% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Bhan Rambhai Nathabhai | 8949 | 14.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Nakum Jayantibhai Dayabhai | 5718 | 9.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Bodar Rajasi Ranmal | 995 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Mandora Hashmukh Meghji | 260 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Dattani Natvarlal Maganlal | 247 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Khunti Bhojabhai Kanabhai | 233 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Gorania Arsi Bhima | 222 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 11 | Nakum Ravjibhai Manjibhai | 183 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Dave Nalinkant Narandas | 143 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Jadeja Kirtisinh Pratapsang | 142 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Chetariya Pitha Malde | 136 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 15 | Parmar Premji Lakhanbhai | 121 | 0.20% | All India Rashtriya Janata Party |
| 16 | Ramdatti Masangar Dhanigar | 31 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Khambhalia constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Chavda Karu Naran (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 23,039 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.