Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Pravinshihn\ji Jadeja of Janata Dal won the Palitana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 36,080 votes (49.40% vote share). The runner-up was Balar Gordhabhai Haribhai (Independent) with 17,562 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Pravinshihn\ji Jadeja | 36080 | 49.40% | Janata Dal |
| 2 | Balar Gordhabhai Haribhai | 17562 | 24.00% | Independent |
| 3 | Majidbhai Sama | 16543 | 22.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Manubhai Pancholi | 663 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Vala Jivrajbhai Savjibhai | 588 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Jayvantsinh Kesrisinh Sarvaiya | 576 | 0.80% | Yuva Vikas Party |
| 7 | Dayaljibhai Manjibhai Patel | 526 | 0.70% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 8 | Rajaguru Naresh Jamanadas | 250 | 0.30% | Doordarshi Party |
| 9 | Kanjani Kaniyalal Ramchand | 159 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Gauswami Sharadbhai Laljibhai | 136 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Palitana constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Pravinshihn\ji Jadeja (Janata Dal) emerged as the winner securing 36,080 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.