Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Thakor Rameshbhai Ram Singhbhai of Indian National Congress won the Raopura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 23,561 votes (38.10% vote share). The runner-up was Jaspal Singh (Independent) with 17,969 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 | Thakor Rameshbhai Ram Singhbhai | 23561 | 38.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Jaspal Singh | 17969 | 29.00% | Independent |
| 3 | Jayantibhai Ravjibhai Patel | 17627 | 28.50% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Bhalchandra Trivedi | 2564 | 4.10% | Communist Party Of India |
| 5 | Thakker Jayendrabhai Jivanlal | 174 | 0.30% | Doordarshi Party |
The Raopura constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Thakor Rameshbhai Ram Singhbhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 23,561 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.