Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Gautambhai Ravjibhai Chauhan of Indian National Congress won the Mehmedabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 68,767 votes (45.20% vote share). The runner-up was Chauhan Sundersinh Bhalabhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 64,586 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Gautambhai Ravjibhai Chauhan | 68767 | 45.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Chauhan Sundersinh Bhalabhai | 64586 | 42.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Dabhi Dolatsinh Somabhai | 11662 | 7.70% | Gujarat Parivartan Party |
| 4 | Patel Natvarbhai Tribhovandas | 5105 | 3.40% | Samajwadi Party |
| 5 | Pathan Iltekafhusain Habibkhan | 1945 | 1.30% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Mehmedabad constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Gautambhai Ravjibhai Chauhan (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 68,767 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.