Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2017
Ahir Bhagabhai Dhanabhai Barad of Indian National Congress won the Talala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2017 state assembly election, securing 85,897 votes (59.30% vote share). The runner-up was Parmar Govindbhai Varjangbhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 54,167 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Ahir Bhagabhai Dhanabhai Barad | 85897 | 59.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Parmar Govindbhai Varjangbhai | 54167 | 37.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Thumar Vrujlal Khimabhai | 2171 | 1.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Daki Jaysukhlal Jadavbhai | 1105 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Parmar Ramjibhai Manandbhai | 842 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Bharathi Ashokkumar Revubhai | 632 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Talala constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2017 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Ahir Bhagabhai Dhanabhai Barad (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 85,897 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.