Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Thakor Natvarsinh Fulsinh of Indian National Congress won the Mahudha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 40,821 votes (49.10% vote share). The runner-up was Dr.Hansraj Mandanbhai (All India Rashtriya Janata Party) with 20,826 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Thakor Natvarsinh Fulsinh | 40821 | 49.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Dr.Hansraj Mandanbhai | 20826 | 25.00% | All India Rashtriya Janata Party |
| 3 | Sodha Gotabhai Babarbhai | 20116 | 24.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Rathod Vijaykumar Jivatsih | 1428 | 1.70% | Independent |
The Mahudha constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Thakor Natvarsinh Fulsinh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 40,821 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.