Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Barad Jasabhai Bhanabhai of Indian National Congress won the Somnath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 56,701 votes (35.90% vote share). The runner-up was Jotva Rajsibhai Virabhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 54,605 votes.
A total of 14 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 Jasabhai Bhanabhai | 56701 | 35.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Jotva Rajsibhai Virabhai | 54605 | 34.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Vala Jagmalbhai Jadavbhai | 23417 | 14.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Gohel Narendrakumar (RAVI) KANJIBHAI | 9842 | 6.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Solanki Pradipsinh M. | 3792 | 2.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Parmar Rajabhai Parbatbhai | 2991 | 1.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Sumara Husenbhai Mirajibhai | 1895 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Sida Iqbal Kasambhai | 1156 | 0.70% | Samajwadi Party |
| 9 | Rudhani Satishkumar Tulsidas | 897 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Patel Umeshbhai Champakbhai | 631 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 11 | Chudasama Hirabhai Masribhai | 607 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 12 | Gadhiya Yusufbhai Adambhai | 522 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 13 | Gadhiya Gulamshabbir Hajiibrahim | 405 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 14 | Abhani Mathurdas Vrujlal | 299 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Somnath constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Barad Jasabhai Bhanabhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 56,701 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.