Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Vansh Punjabhai Bhimabhai of Indian National Congress won the Una Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 50,289 votes (57.50% vote share). The runner-up was Vala Rambhai Punabhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 33,477 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 | Vansh Punjabhai Bhimabhai | 50289 | 57.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Vala Rambhai Punabhai | 33477 | 38.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Upadhyay Jitendrakumar Vaikunthrai | 1439 | 1.70% | All India Rashtriya Janata Party |
| 4 | Gajera Magan Jivraj | 884 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 5 | Solanki Bhayabhai Meghabhai | 806 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Roji Rukhshana Abdulkadar | 576 | 0.70% | Samajwadi Party |
The Una constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Vansh Punjabhai Bhimabhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 50,289 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.