Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Patel Arvindbhai Tribhovan Das of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 40,025 votes (45.60% vote share). The runner-up was Patel Kantilal Nanalal (Independent) with 26,827 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 | Patel Arvindbhai Tribhovan Das | 40025 | 45.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Patel Kantilal Nanalal | 26827 | 30.60% | Independent |
| 3 | Patel Bhogilal Ranchhodbhai | 17047 | 19.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Thakor Badsangji Joitaji | 1040 | 1.20% | Samajwadi Party |
| 5 | Zala Sardarsinh Valamji | 694 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Patel Sivrambhai Mohandas | 632 | 0.70% | Doordarshi Party |
| 7 | Rana Deviben Prahladbhai | 542 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Soni Amratlal Virchanddas | 327 | 0.40% | Janata Dal |
| 9 | Patel Mukeshbhai Joitaram | 321 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Patel Devchandbhai Mafatlal | 245 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Patan constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Patel Arvindbhai Tribhovan Das (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 40,025 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.