Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2002
Manek Pabubha Virambha of Indian National Congress won the Vav Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2002 state assembly election, securing 44,009 votes (48.20% vote share). The runner-up was Vasava Nagarbhai Diveliyabhai (Indian National Congress) with 40,759 votes.
A total of 36 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 | Manek Pabubha Virambha | 44009 | 48.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 1 | Vasava Nagarbhai Diveliyabhai | 40759 | 41.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Shrivastav Chandrakant Ramcharan (Bhatthubhai) | 50457 | 33.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Smt. Nishaben Surendrasinh Rajput | 21842 | 31.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Vegad Karshanbhai Bhikhabhai | 38079 | 42.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Zala Dhirubha Ramubha | 44891 | 42.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Patel Mohanbhai Dhanjibhai | 43187 | 41.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Patel Raghavji Hansraj | 41414 | 44.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mer Laljibhai Chaturbhai | 25617 | 28.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Patel Jayantilal Jerajbhai | 51853 | 43.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Upadhyay Damyantiben Manubhai | 1422 | 1.40% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Shaikh Nizamuddin Abdul Raheman | 1409 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 4 | Sonavane Ramesh Mohan (P.Samrat) | 2892 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 4 | Kapadia Mohmad Irfan Gulam Mohmad | 821 | 0.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Vania Parshotambhai Chhaganbhai | 677 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Prem Swati Jayprakash | 1186 | 0.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Solanki Rashiklal Pragjibhai | 1773 | 1.90% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 4 | Vala Virambhai Nathubhai | 2623 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Vegda Rameshbhai Hirabhai | 1286 | 1.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Parmar Prahladbhai Mohanbhai | 1700 | 1.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Vankar Jethabhai Antolbhai | 3174 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Satani Bhavanijibhai Madhabhai | 3199 | 3.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Modha Chana Ram | 1299 | 1.60% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 5 | Valera Vanita Ashokkumar | 1028 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Solanki Ranchhodbhai Aalabhai | 1613 | 0.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Sonimahajan Narendrabhai Amratlal | 799 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 5 | Sonara Bhimabhai Karsanbhai | 2086 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Vaghela Brijeshkumar Mahendrakumar | 959 | 0.20% | Samajwadi Party |
| 6 | Rajput Rajendrasing Mokhasing | 1950 | 0.60% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 7 | Sumara Salim Valimamad | 292 | 0.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Patel Jagdishbhai Kanjibhai (Shivsenavala) | 886 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 7 | Rana Girishkumar Thakordas | 401 | 0.60% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 8 | Vakil Vinzuda Ranjit Naranbhai | 198 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Thakor Bhavanji Velaji | 100 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Jadeja Narendrasinh Karansinh | 512 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 14 | G.R. Tukadiya | 111 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Vav constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2002 Assembly election, 36 candidates contested for this seat. Manek Pabubha Virambha (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 44,009 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.