Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Dabhi Natubhai Bhikhabhai of Independent won the Palitana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 16,097 votes (33.50% vote share). The runner-up was Sarvaiya Jayvantsinh Kesarisinh (Indian National Congress (I)) with 13,704 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Dabhi Natubhai Bhikhabhai | 16097 | 33.50% | Independent |
| 2 | Sarvaiya Jayvantsinh Kesarisinh | 13704 | 28.60% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 3 | Kanani Rayabhai Madhabhai | 9496 | 19.80% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 4 | Jamba Narandas Basaram | 7134 | 14.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Vahora Hirji Dharamshi | 1205 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Gohil Vijaysinh Gagubha | 354 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Palitana constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Dabhi Natubhai Bhikhabhai (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 16,097 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.