Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Parmar Parwatsinh Ghamirsinh of Indian National Congress (I) won the Shehra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 8,533 votes (38.70% vote share). The runner-up was Chauhan Somsinh Vajesinh (Janata Party (JP)) with 6,265 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 | Parmar Parwatsinh Ghamirsinh | 8533 | 38.70% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Chauhan Somsinh Vajesinh | 6265 | 28.40% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 3 | Shah Natwarlal Keshavlal | 2381 | 10.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Rana Manharsinh Nindrasinh | 1013 | 4.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Parmar Amarsinh Gobabhai | 977 | 4.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Charan Laxmanbhai Naranbhai | 810 | 3.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Ayandi Pratapsinh Ravajibhai | 757 | 3.40% | Janata Party (SECULAR) - CH. CHARAN SINGH |
| 8 | Patel Jashubhai Lakhubhai | 728 | 3.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Pocha Mohmad Yunus Ahmed | 616 | 2.80% | Independent |
The Shehra constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Parmar Parwatsinh Ghamirsinh (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 8,533 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.