Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Bhadani Becharbhai Virjibhai of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Lathi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 28,073 votes (45.10% vote share). The runner-up was Khodidas Thakkar (Independent) with 18,069 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Bhadani Becharbhai Virjibhai | 28073 | 45.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Khodidas Thakkar | 18069 | 29.00% | Independent |
| 3 | Thakarshibhai Kanjibhai Metaliya | 10343 | 16.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Dr.Arvindbhai Vithalbhai Kothiya | 4490 | 7.20% | All India Rashtriya Janata Party |
| 5 | Chavda Bhurabhai Bhagvanbhai | 641 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Bhadani Chaturbhai Maneklal | 439 | 0.70% | Janata Dal |
| 7 | Bhadani Maganbhai Bavbhai | 166 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Lathi constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Bhadani Becharbhai Virjibhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 28,073 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.