Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Parmar Jashbantsinh Mansukh of Indian National Congress won the Shehra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 17,126 votes (45.50% vote share). The runner-up was Patel Babubhai Khatubhai (Janta Party) with 15,564 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 | Parmar Jashbantsinh Mansukh | 17126 | 45.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Patel Babubhai Khatubhai | 15564 | 41.40% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Ayadi Pratapsinh Rayjibhai | 1213 | 3.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Gadhavi Laxmanbhai Naranbhai | 1053 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Pagi Nathubhai Danabhai | 931 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Patel Jashubhai Lakhubhai | 552 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Rathod Parsing Ramalbhai | 474 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Gohil Shardulsinh Udesinh | 438 | 1.20% | Doordarshi Party |
| 9 | Parmar Balvantsinh Shankerbhai | 161 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Patel Bhaijibhai Jodhabhai | 110 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Shehra constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Parmar Jashbantsinh Mansukh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 17,126 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.