Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Agath Laxmanbhai Bhimbhai of Indian National Congress won the Porbandar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 25,329 votes (81.90% vote share). The runner-up was Joshi Kantilal Mohanlal (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 2,628 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Agath Laxmanbhai Bhimbhai | 25329 | 81.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Joshi Kantilal Mohanlal | 2628 | 8.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Devani Bhagubhai Hiralal | 1731 | 5.60% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Sisodia Jetendra Arjan | 540 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Shingrakhia Mohan Hardas | 287 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Bukhari Ajitmiya Ismailmiya | 138 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Bhatt Pradeepkumar Hiralal | 118 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Pathan Karimkha Jafarkha | 77 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Seyantar Manubhai Muljibhai | 65 | 0.20% | Doordarshi Party |
The Porbandar constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Agath Laxmanbhai Bhimbhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 25,329 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.