Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Chavda Jawaharbhai Pethalajibhai of Indian National Congress won the Manavadar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 72,879 votes (45.80% vote share). The runner-up was Ratibhai Gordhanbhai Sureja (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 68,477 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 | Chavda Jawaharbhai Pethalajibhai | 72879 | 45.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ratibhai Gordhanbhai Sureja | 68477 | 43.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Dineshbhai Laljibhai Kacha | 10985 | 6.90% | Gujarat Parivartan Party |
| 4 | Sida Amadbhai Taiyabbhai | 2788 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Vanvi Hitendrabhai Devjibhai | 1407 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Chandani Yunus Adremanbhai | 978 | 0.60% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
| 7 | Pansuriya Jivrajbhai Bhovanbhai | 610 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Dal Husenbhai Alibhai | 527 | 0.30% | Samajwadi Party |
| 9 | Sojitra Narendrabhai Babubhai | 446 | 0.30% | Janata Dal (United) |
The Manavadar constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Chavda Jawaharbhai Pethalajibhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 72,879 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.