Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Barad Jashubhai Dhanabhai of Indian National Congress won the Somnath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 44,330 votes (37.40% vote share). The runner-up was Gohel Chunilal Kanji (Independent) with 37,577 votes.
A total of 16 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 | Barad Jashubhai Dhanabhai | 44330 | 37.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Gohel Chunilal Kanji | 37577 | 31.70% | Independent |
| 3 | Bamania Uka Anand | 30363 | 25.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Chudasama Hirabhai Ramabhai | 2696 | 2.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Mirza Husein Sidik | 626 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Gandhi Haresh Jamnadas | 486 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Jaga Yusuf Mahanmad | 450 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Gohil Harun Ali | 378 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Chandpa Devsi Naga | 305 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Bamania Hira Karshan | 265 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Mehta Mansukhlal Pursotam | 226 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Chomal Pratapsinh Dhanji | 222 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Rogatia Lakhman Ratilal | 202 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Tavani Faruk Kadar | 172 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 15 | Shekh Ibrahim Noor Mohamedbhai | 133 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 16 | Hala Ismail Valibhai | 92 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Somnath constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Barad Jashubhai Dhanabhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 44,330 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.