Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2017
Kakadiya Vallabhbhai Gobarbhai of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Thakkarbapa Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2017 state assembly election, securing 88,124 votes (60.70% vote share). The runner-up was Babubhai Mavjibhai Mangukiya (Indian National Congress) with 54,036 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Kakadiya Vallabhbhai Gobarbhai | 88124 | 60.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Babubhai Mavjibhai Mangukiya | 54036 | 37.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Panara Pradipkumar Vasharambhai | 981 | 0.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Zala Kuldipsinh Indrasinh | 413 | 0.30% | Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha |
| 5 | Rahul Chimanbhai Mehta | 373 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Vaghela Anilkumar Vasantbhai | 361 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Pareshkumar Ranchhodbhai Dudhat | 297 | 0.20% | Rashtriya Komi Ekta Party |
| 8 | Rameshbhai Bhikhabhai Parekh (RAMBHAI NARDIPURVALA) | 252 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Parmar Narmadaben Jitendrabhai | 198 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Sanjaybhai Balubhai Vekariya | 177 | 0.10% | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Party |
The Thakkarbapa Nagar constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2017 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Kakadiya Vallabhbhai Gobarbhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 88,124 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.