Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2007
Shrivastav Madhubhai Babubhai of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Vaghodia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2007 state assembly election, securing 57,137 votes (49.40% vote share). The runner-up was Patel Jayeshbhai Khemabhai (Indian National Congress) with 47,844 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Shrivastav Madhubhai Babubhai | 57137 | 49.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Patel Jayeshbhai Khemabhai | 47844 | 41.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Maheta Mukeshbhai Prahladbhai | 4120 | 3.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Chauhan Mafatbhai Mavjibhai | 1968 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Patel Jayeshbhai Vasantbhai | 1732 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Pal Nekarambhai Gangarambhai | 1334 | 1.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Bhaliya Manubhai Devjibhai | 1116 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Nai Rameshbhai Virabhai | 475 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Vaghodia constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2007 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Shrivastav Madhubhai Babubhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 57,137 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.