Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2022
Chudasama Vimalbhai Kanabhai of Indian National Congress won the Somnath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2022 state assembly election, securing 73,819 votes (38.20% vote share). The runner-up was Mansinghbhai Meramanbhai Parmar (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 72,897 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 | Chudasama Vimalbhai Kanabhai | 73819 | 38.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mansinghbhai Meramanbhai Parmar | 72897 | 37.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Jagmalbhai Jadavbhai Vala | 33235 | 17.20% | Aam Aadmi Party |
| 4 | Ishwarlal Kanjibhai Soneri | 7381 | 3.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Ambechada Hamirbhai Karasanbhai | 1469 | 0.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Shah Uday Navinbhai | 1197 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Motivarash Devendrabhai Dhanjibhai | 878 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Asatarbhai Aganibhai Panja | 496 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Irfanbhai Arahemanbhai Mugal | 361 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Somnath constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2022 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Chudasama Vimalbhai Kanabhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 73,819 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.