Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Chauhan Sundersinh Bhalabhai of Janata Dal won the Mehmedabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 37,942 votes (53.50% vote share). The runner-up was Mahida Gambhirsinh Shivsinhjee (Indian National Congress) with 22,207 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 | Chauhan Sundersinh Bhalabhai | 37942 | 53.50% | Janata Dal |
| 2 | Mahida Gambhirsinh Shivsinhjee | 22207 | 31.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Patell Ravjibhai Shamabhai | 8378 | 11.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Parmar Shankarsing Virasing | 804 | 1.10% | All India Dalit Muslim Minorities Suraksha Mahasangh |
| 5 | Zala Mohanji Lalji | 724 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Ajitsinh Amarsinh Jadav | 623 | 0.90% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 7 | Desai Arvindbhai Ranchhodbhai | 197 | 0.30% | Doordarshi Party |
The Mehmedabad constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Chauhan Sundersinh Bhalabhai (Janata Dal) emerged as the winner securing 37,942 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.