Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2017
Chudasama Vimalbhai Kanabhai of Indian National Congress won the Somnath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2017 state assembly election, securing 94,914 votes (54.40% vote share). The runner-up was Jashabhai Bhanabhai Barad (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 74,464 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 | Chudasama Vimalbhai Kanabhai | 94914 | 54.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Jashabhai Bhanabhai Barad | 74464 | 42.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Shahmadar Hanifsha Remansha | 1612 | 0.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Bhadarka Hasan Kasam | 1504 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Dheka Mahmadfaruk Harunbhai | 447 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Chandapa Kishan Hajabhai | 340 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Tank Yusufbhai Reman | 238 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Jungi Pratapbhai Chunilal | 227 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 9 | Imran Nurmahmad Simari | 216 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Chanchiya Gafarbhai Alibhai | 132 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Chauhan Rafik Husen | 126 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Oza Rahulbhai Mansukhlal | 110 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Gohel Muljibhai Naranbhai | 107 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 14 | Gohel Harun Ali | 84 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Somnath constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2017 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Chudasama Vimalbhai Kanabhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 94,914 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.