Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Mahant Vijaydasji Virdasji of Indian National Congress won the Kutiyana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 52,214 votes (94.40% vote share). The runner-up was Sutreja Merag Haja (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 1,211 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 | Mahant Vijaydasji Virdasji | 52214 | 94.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Sutreja Merag Haja | 1211 | 2.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Maru Bhoja Samat | 570 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Maru Devsibhai Bhayabhai | 329 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Gajera Gopal Naren | 300 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Khant Anandji Karsanji | 269 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Thanki Mohanlal Vishrambhai | 129 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Odedara Malde Gigabhai | 95 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Bokhariya Ranmal Veja | 72 | 0.10% | Doordarshi Party |
| 10 | Chhaiya Devayat Vala | 64 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Gokani Rajendra Bhikhalal | 59 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Kutiyana constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Mahant Vijaydasji Virdasji (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 52,214 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.