Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Patel Nitinkumar Ratilal of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Mahesana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 90,134 votes (55.20% vote share). The runner-up was Patel Natvarlal Pitambardas (Indian National Congress) with 65,929 votes.
A total of 14 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 | Patel Nitinkumar Ratilal | 90134 | 55.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Patel Natvarlal Pitambardas | 65929 | 40.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Saiyad Ibrahimmiya Bakshumiya | 2971 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Seta Sabbir Husen Ashrafbhai | 959 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Parmar Rameshbhai Bhalajibhai | 704 | 0.40% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 6 | Thakor Pradhanji Aataji | 593 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Thakor Jaydeepji Balsangji | 364 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Patel Maheshbhai Ganeshbhai | 311 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Babi Nizakatali Usmankhan | 300 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Brahmkshatriya Nirupaben Natvarlal | 295 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Parmar Rajanikantbhai Mohanbhai | 235 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Kureshi Hasanbhai Rasulbhai | 219 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Thakor Vinodkumar Mafaji | 214 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 14 | Chavada Jiluji Jivanji | 151 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Mahesana constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Patel Nitinkumar Ratilal (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 90,134 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.