Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Becharbhai Bhadani of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Lathi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 36,565 votes (52.10% vote share). The runner-up was Khodidas Thakkar (Indian National Congress) with 27,515 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 | Becharbhai Bhadani | 36565 | 52.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Khodidas Thakkar | 27515 | 39.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Bavchand Ravajibhai Dhameliya | 1590 | 2.30% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Maru Jayantibhai Lakhamanbhai (MARUBHAI) | 774 | 1.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Khimani Bhikhabhai Jivrajbhai | 584 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Najbhai Harsurbhai (DERBHAI) | 436 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Makwana Ramajibhai Nathabhai | 381 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Kapadi Atulkumar Pranlal | 370 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Pragjibhai Sanghani | 353 | 0.50% | Doordarshi Party |
| 10 | Chavda Bhurabhai Bhagwanbhai | 348 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 11 | Unadkat Ishwarlal Prabhudas Alias Batukbhai | 309 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 12 | Kalubhai Vaghjibhai Zala | 280 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 13 | Satani Jayantibhai Ghusabhai | 247 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 14 | Bhadkoliya Bhikhabhai Devrajbhai | 173 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 15 | Kotadia Dhirajlal Lakhabhai | 172 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 16 | Dhorajiya Bhikhabhai Raiyabhai | 76 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Lathi constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Becharbhai Bhadani (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 36,565 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.