Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao of Indian National Congress won the Gokak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 44,989 votes (36.10% vote share). The runner-up was Ashok Ningayya Pujari (Janata Dal (Secular)) with 37,229 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 | Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao | 44989 | 36.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ashok Ningayya Pujari | 37229 | 29.90% | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| 3 | Bhimashi Laxmanrao Jarkiholi | 34958 | 28.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Shrikant Adiveppa Modagi | 2734 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Dastagirsab Mugudsab Pailwan | 1893 | 1.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | M M Khaji | 1240 | 1.00% | Samajwadi Party |
| 7 | Hatti Shivanand Murigeppa | 973 | 0.80% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 8 | Shivagoudappa Balappa Khanagoudar | 607 | 0.50% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
The Gokak constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 44,989 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.