Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Thakarshibhai Kanjibhai Metaliya of Janata Dal won the Lathi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 31,039 votes (54.10% vote share). The runner-up was Khodidas Thakkar (Indian National Congress) with 24,192 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Thakarshibhai Kanjibhai Metaliya | 31039 | 54.10% | Janata Dal |
| 2 | Khodidas Thakkar | 24192 | 42.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Suresh Mehta | 560 | 1.00% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 4 | Patel Manubhai Dahyabhai | 555 | 1.00% | Yuva Vikas Party |
| 5 | Lalhiya Kanubhai Thakarshibhai | 409 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Jagani Arjanbhai Lavabhai | 281 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Bhurabhai Bhagwanbhai Chavada | 159 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Khodabhai Ratanabhai Baldaniya | 136 | 0.20% | Doordarshi Party |
| 9 | Chudasama Prakashbhai Valibhai | 74 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Lathi constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Thakarshibhai Kanjibhai Metaliya (Janata Dal) emerged as the winner securing 31,039 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.