Vidhan Sabha · Gujarat · Gujarat Vidhan Sabha Election 1972
Bharatiya Jana Sang (BJS)
All candidates fielded in Gujarat Vidhan Sabha Election 1972 — with winner / runner-up, votes and margin.
100
Contested
3
Won
97
Lost
643,032
Total votes
Candidates
| # | Party candidate | Opponent | Constituency | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lekhraj H Bachani
Winner
23,110 votes
· 49.68%
|
A R Mohmadnajir Molavi
Runner-up
INC
· 17,771 votes
|
Palanpur · 90 | 5,339 |
| 2 |
Bharatbhai N Patel
Runner-up
22,136 votes
· 39.70%
|
Arjunsinh B Rathod
Winner
INC
· 28,521 votes
|
Kalol · 71 | 6,385 |
| 3 |
Gahbaji Mangaji Thakore
Runner-up
21,281 votes
· 41.77%
|
Ghanshyam Chhotalaloza
Winner
INC
· 28,085 votes
|
Dehgam · 69 | 6,804 |
| 4 |
P C Patel
Runner-up
17,245 votes
· 36.85%
|
Prabodh Rawal
Winner
INC
· 26,164 votes
|
Kalupur · 62 | 8,919 |
| 5 |
Cuddaji Ramsanji Thakore
Runner-up
16,765 votes
· 34.17%
|
Karasanbhai H Chaudhari
Winner
INC
· 17,973 votes
|
Sami · 83 | 1,208 |
| 6 |
Vadilal B Patel
Lost
16,720 votes
· 24.93%
|
Naredrasinh A Jhala
Winner
INC
· 26,501 votes
|
Gandhinagar · 70 | 5,198 |
| 7 |
Arvindbhai Maniar
Runner-up
16,111 votes
· 39.09%
|
Mansukhbhai Joshi
Winner
INC
· 24,695 votes
|
Rajkot I · 16 | 8,584 |
| 8 |
Motilal N Varatiya
Runner-up
15,588 votes
· 35.30%
|
Govindbhai S Parmar
Winner
INC
· 16,267 votes
|
Kadi · 72 | 679 |
| 9 |
Makarand Desai
Runner-up
15,329 votes
· 30.63%
|
Sanat Mehta
Winner
INC
· 28,292 votes
|
Sayajiganj · 137 | 12,963 |
| 10 |
Bhagvandas Narandas Amin
Winner
15,242 votes
· 28.91%
|
Ishwarbhai Ambalal Patel
Runner-up
INC
· 14,759 votes
|
Chanasma · 82 | 483 |
| 11 |
Dwarkadas Amratlal
Runner-up
14,519 votes
· 34.24%
|
B Ujamshibhai Mody
Winner
INC
· 24,176 votes
|
Dhandhuka · 53 | 9,657 |
| 12 |
Shanker Lal Veribhai Patel
Runner-up
14,388 votes
· 34.33%
|
Chandrakant M Parikh
Winner
INC
· 20,480 votes
|
Baroda City · 135 | 6,092 |
| 13 |
Karsan Maganbhai Thakore
Runner-up
14,360 votes
· 27.22%
|
Nathabhai Ratnabhai Desai
Winner
INC
· 23,476 votes
|
Patan · 81 | 9,116 |
| 14 |
Harisinhji Akhubha Gohil
Winner
13,344 votes
· 38.64%
|
Ratilal Mohan Andharia
Runner-up
INC
· 12,313 votes
|
Sihor · 47 | 1,031 |
| 15 |
Nagindas Manilal Shah
Runner-up
13,314 votes
· 31.36%
|
Manubhai Gangaram Vyas
Winner
INC
· 20,573 votes
|
Bhavnagar · 50 | 7,259 |
| 16 |
Khodubhai A Vaghela
Lost
12,994 votes
· 25.17%
|
Manubhai Chhotabhai Patel
Winner
INC
· 21,373 votes
|
Padra · 139 | 5,896 |
| 17 |
Hargovandas I Patel
Lost
12,890 votes
· 23.41%
|
Vithalbha Dosabhai Patel
Winner
NCO
· 22,272 votes
|
Sindhpur · 80 | 3,850 |
| 18 |
Keshavbhai Patel
Runner-up
12,577 votes
· 24.47%
|
Pradummansinji Jadeja
Winner
INC
· 37,718 votes
|
Rajkot I I · 17 | 25,141 |
| 19 |
Chatur T Ghandumal
Runner-up
11,595 votes
· 25.79%
|
Kheemji Jesang
Winner
INC
· 19,419 votes
|
Anjar · 5 | 7,824 |
| 20 |
Rupchand R Wadhwani
Lost
11,142 votes
· 17.16%
|
Vishindas M Matiani
Winner
INC
· 36,510 votes
|
Naroda · 67 | 19,235 |
| 21 |
Keshubhai Patel
Runner-up
10,047 votes
· 25.94%
|
Abdulmutallib K Pirzada
Winner
INC
· 19,614 votes
|
Wankaner · 14 | 9,567 |
| 22 |
Virsangbhai Veljibhai C
Lost
9,727 votes
· 20.31%
|
Dayashankar V Trivedi
Winner
INC
· 23,991 votes
|
Mehsana · 74 | 11,128 |
| 23 |
Kalidas Hamirbhai Parghi
Runner-up
9,435 votes
· 32.09%
|
Vanvi Devji Bhikha
Winner
INC
· 15,590 votes
|
Manavadar · 35 | 6,155 |
| 24 |
Mangaldas Madhabhai Patel
Lost
9,282 votes
· 16.90%
|
Moti Bhai Chaudhari
Winner
NCO
· 30,794 votes
|
Mansa · 75 | 16,657 |
| 25 |
Prahladbhai S Patel
Lost
8,739 votes
· 14.75%
|
Hariprasad Vyas Kokila
Winner
INC
· 30,580 votes
|
Ellisbridge · 58 | 11,394 |
| 26 |
J. B. Bandookwala Patel
Lost
8,618 votes
· 14.95%
|
A. Bhupatsinhji Vaghela
Winner
INC
· 31,916 votes
|
Anand · 119 | 16,608 |
| 27 |
Ashokkumar C Bhatt
Lost
8,602 votes
· 21.90%
|
Ajit Patel
Winner
INC
· 15,401 votes
|
Khadia · 61 | 4,170 |
| 28 |
K K Desai
Lost
8,570 votes
· 19.43%
|
Jashvant Sinh D Chauhan
Winner
INC
· 17,664 votes
|
Surat City West · 153 | 6,720 |
| 29 |
S Rupshankar Mehta
Runner-up
7,994 votes
· 21.98%
|
Noshir Dorabji Dastur
Winner
INC
· 25,915 votes
|
Mandvi · 3 | 17,921 |
| 30 |
Dayashanker Mavji Oza
Runner-up
7,686 votes
· 19.46%
|
Kesar Bhagvan Dodiya
Winner
INC
· 27,817 votes
|
Somnath · 32 | 20,131 |
| 31 |
Dahyabhai C Patel
Lost
7,686 votes
· 14.11%
|
Gangaram Chunilal Raval
Winner
INC
· 22,772 votes
|
Vijapur · 76 | 7,685 |
| 32 |
Bhanuprasad R Patel
Runner-up
7,617 votes
· 16.62%
|
Ambalal J Upadhyay
Winner
INC
· 21,905 votes
|
Modasa · 97 | 14,288 |
| 33 |
Mohanlal Odhavji Panchal
Lost
7,564 votes
· 16.20%
|
Vasudev N Tripathi
Winner
INC
· 17,423 votes
|
Shahpur · 63 | 7,795 |
| 34 |
Virendra Shivdas
Runner-up
7,419 votes
· 20.20%
|
Khimji Nagji
Winner
INC
· 24,743 votes
|
Abdasa · 1 | 17,324 |
| 35 |
Harischandra L Patel
Lost
7,315 votes
· 14.83%
|
P Ravjibhai Makwana
Winner
INC
· 24,745 votes
|
Dholka · 54 | 9,553 |
| 36 |
Ramesh Chandra M Patel
Lost
6,917 votes
· 11.91%
|
Bhavsinhji D Jhala
Winner
NCO
· 29,193 votes
|
Jotana · 73 | 7,975 |
| 37 |
Laxmanbhai B Agath
Runner-up
6,684 votes
· 19.01%
|
Arjan Veja Nandania
Winner
INC
· 21,563 votes
|
Kutiyana · 30 | 14,879 |
| 38 |
Laxmanbhai Punjabhai Parwan
Lost
5,869 votes
· 17.48%
|
Manabhai R Bhambhi
Winner
INC
· 20,946 votes
|
Idar · 93 | 14,176 |
| 39 |
Jarivala Amar Babubhai
Lost
5,814 votes
· 11.44%
|
Piyushbhai D Thakore
Winner
INC
· 29,744 votes
|
Broach · 143 | 16,453 |
| 40 |
Ratanlal Manoharlal Gupta
Lost
5,770 votes
· 11.37%
|
Maganbhai R Barot
Winner
INC
· 28,740 votes
|
Asarwa · 60 | 21,241 |
| 41 |
Kanubhai Hiralal Shah
Lost
5,679 votes
· 9.82%
|
Babubhai Bhikhabhai Desai
Winner
INC
· 29,424 votes
|
Nadiad · 118 | 7,317 |
| 42 |
Biharilal Chunilal Sharma
Lost
5,644 votes
· 9.92%
|
Manubhai Palkhiwala
Winner
INC
· 35,307 votes
|
Dariapur Kazipur · 59 | 26,526 |
| 43 |
Chhotubhai D Patel
Lost
5,472 votes
· 11.62%
|
Kesavbhai Ratanji Patel
Winner
NCO
· 22,532 votes
|
Bulsar · 166 | 6,908 |
| 44 |
Govindlal Shivlal Desai
Lost
5,344 votes
· 14.95%
|
Sorathia P Lakuabhai
Winner
INC
· 21,606 votes
|
Gondal · 18 | 14,908 |
| 45 |
Upendrabhai B Dave
Lost
5,343 votes
· 14.84%
|
Pratapray Tarachand Shah
Winner
INC
· 17,647 votes
|
Ghogho · 51 | 10,895 |
| 46 |
Jayant N Parikh
Lost
5,246 votes
· 12.23%
|
Kalidas Jethabhai Chauhan
Winner
INC
· 22,511 votes
|
Dabhoi · 132 | 8,237 |
| 47 |
Karshanbhai R Patel
Lost
5,206 votes
· 14.60%
|
Nathalal Gokaldas Patel
Winner
INC
· 16,508 votes
|
Dhoraji · 20 | 5,844 |
| 48 |
Pranlal Jivaraj Vyas
Lost
4,931 votes
· 13.07%
|
Divyakant K Manavati
Winner
INC
· 16,739 votes
|
Junagadh · 36 | 8,755 |
| 49 |
Nathabhai Devjibhai Patel
Lost
4,654 votes
· 11.54%
|
Shankerbhai D Patel
Winner
INC
· 24,269 votes
|
Himatnagar · 95 | 14,887 |
| 50 |
Jayendrabhai V. Bhatt
Lost
4,360 votes
· 9.00%
|
Prabhudas S. Patel
Winner
INC
· 21,864 votes
|
Petlad · 125 | 4,071 |
| 51 |
N Haribhai Donwala
Lost
4,321 votes
· 13.87%
|
Bhimsingbhai F Vasava
Winner
INC
· 19,784 votes
|
Songadh · 148 | 12,725 |
| 52 |
Pnarendrasinh Jadeja
Lost
4,236 votes
· 11.72%
|
Jamnadas Samji Verkaria
Winner
INC
· 19,646 votes
|
Jetpur · 19 | 7,384 |
| 53 |
Keshvlal Jasrupaji Mashu
Lost
4,173 votes
· 11.27%
|
Bhikhaji Punjaji Parmar
Winner
INC
· 15,375 votes
|
Deesa · 88 | 4,939 |
| 54 |
Jasvlal Desai Maganbhai
Lost
4,087 votes
· 9.76%
|
Parvatiben L. Rana
Winner
INC
· 22,224 votes
|
Karjan · 140 | 8,009 |
| 55 |
Bhavsing Natha Bamanua
Lost
3,776 votes
· 11.59%
|
Hasumati B Gundiyar
Winner
INC
· 18,133 votes
|
Dohad · 103 | 9,279 |
| 56 |
Dinesh Chandra Shankarrao Ch
Lost
3,769 votes
· 9.58%
|
Dinkerbhai B Desai
Winner
INC
· 24,228 votes
|
Navsari · 160 | 12,899 |
| 57 |
Ranchhod Kala Thumbar
Lost
3,765 votes
· 12.80%
|
Thakarshi Dhanji Ladani
Winner
INC
· 11,597 votes
|
Keshod · 34 | 4,617 |
| 58 |
Ramanlal Hiralal Joshi
Lost
3,761 votes
· 14.42%
|
Jivabhai Motibhai Damor
Winner
INC
· 13,008 votes
|
Santrampur · 100 | 5,701 |
| 59 |
Vinodchandra B Shah
Lost
3,555 votes
· 9.15%
|
Hasmukhlal Manilal Vora
Winner
INC
· 21,445 votes
|
Wadhwan · 8 | 13,245 |
| 60 |
Manek Jivabhai Toyabha
Lost
3,505 votes
· 8.83%
|
Goriya Markhi Jetha
Winner
INC
· 23,234 votes
|
Dwarka · 28 | 12,117 |
| 61 |
Bhimjibhai M Patel
Lost
3,476 votes
· 8.99%
|
N Gordhandas Gondhiya
Winner
NCO
· 18,570 votes
|
Amreli · 41 | 3,918 |
| 62 |
Kanjibhai M Patel
Lost
3,432 votes
· 8.86%
|
Ratanji K Patel
Winner
INC
· 17,240 votes
|
Chikhli · 162 | 3,744 |
| 63 |
Maheshkumar P Pandya
Lost
3,390 votes
· 9.34%
|
Mahashukhrai K Bhai
Winner
INC
· 18,307 votes
|
Talaja · 52 | 9,901 |
| 64 |
Balvantray G Dave
Lost
3,296 votes
· 5.06%
|
Kantilal Ghiya
Winner
INC
· 42,049 votes
|
Rakhial · 66 | 23,855 |
| 65 |
Hira Manji Tada
Lost
3,270 votes
· 11.23%
|
K P Shah
Winner
INC
· 14,682 votes
|
Alia · 24 | 7,155 |
| 66 |
Chhaganbhai K Solanki
Lost
3,224 votes
· 13.78%
|
Maljibhai S Dabhi
Winner
INC
· 11,725 votes
|
Khedbrahma · 92 | 3,698 |
| 67 |
Kanaiyalal Chunilal Desai
Lost
3,222 votes
· 6.19%
|
Kantibhai Ishwarlal Patel
Winner
NCO
· 25,647 votes
|
Viramgam · 57 | 2,423 |
| 68 |
Dhansukhlal C Zaveri
Lost
3,130 votes
· 9.81%
|
Gordhandas R Chokhawala
Winner
INC
· 17,219 votes
|
Surat City East · 151 | 6,723 |
| 69 |
Santkumar Laxmilal Joshi
Lost
3,124 votes
· 8.10%
|
Somalal N Shiroia
Winner
INC
· 14,378 votes
|
Godhra · 108 | 6,220 |
| 70 |
Aghara Laljibhai Pitamber
Lost
3,000 votes
· 7.51%
|
Maganlal T Somaiya
Winner
INC
· 14,443 votes
|
Morvi · 12 | 326 |
| 71 |
Harishchandra J Patel
Lost
2,863 votes
· 6.31%
|
Balubhai Devabhai Patel
Winner
INC
· 22,612 votes
|
Olpad · 155 | 2,955 |
| 72 |
Kala Madev Parmar
Lost
2,780 votes
· 10.62%
|
Daulatbhai C Parmar
Winner
INC
· 13,396 votes
|
Vav · 85 | 5,226 |
| 73 |
Pratabsinhji D. Parmar
Lost
2,542 votes
· 5.45%
|
Dadubhai C. Vaghela
Winner
INC
· 22,726 votes
|
Sojitra · 124 | 4,533 |
| 74 |
Ramanbhai P Dave
Lost
2,360 votes
· 6.36%
|
Gulab B Sinhji Vaghela
Winner
INC
· 21,228 votes
|
Deodar · 86 | 13,085 |
| 75 |
Rasiklal Anandji Lakhani
Lost
2,356 votes
· 5.26%
|
Maldevji M Odedara
Winner
INC
· 26,693 votes
|
Porbandar · 29 | 11,894 |
| 76 |
Chinubhai G. Patel
Lost
2,322 votes
· 4.81%
|
Govindbhai I Patel
Winner
INC
· 28,164 votes
|
Sarsa · 121 | 13,740 |
| 77 |
Karavadiya Ambavi Madha
Lost
2,243 votes
· 6.10%
|
Masari Khima Swvara
Winner
INC
· 26,594 votes
|
Malia · 33 | 23,381 |
| 78 |
Parmanand P Joshi
Lost
2,191 votes
· 5.36%
|
Jethalal Chandulal Gandhi
Winner
NCO
· 11,348 votes
|
Meghraj · 99 | 2,674 |
| 79 |
Arvindbhai C. Patel
Lost
2,114 votes
· 4.83%
|
Udesinh Virsinh Vadodiya
Winner
INC
· 26,033 votes
|
Umreth · 120 | 13,553 |
| 80 |
Bhaskarrao B Thakar
Runner-up
2,085 votes
· 5.94%
|
Chhabildas P Mehta
Winner
INC
· 29,636 votes
|
Mahuva · 45 | 27,551 |
| 81 |
Jaydev Kantilal Desai
Lost
2,057 votes
· 4.28%
|
B Indrasinhji Zala
Winner
INC
· 23,948 votes
|
Dasada · 7 | 7,555 |
| 82 |
Dhanjibhai Gordhanbhai Koli
Lost
2,049 votes
· 7.29%
|
Karshanbhai Bodabhai Rathaw
Winner
INC
· 17,419 votes
|
Chhota Udaipur · 129 | 10,965 |
| 83 |
Pravinchandra P Modi
Lost
1,997 votes
· 5.65%
|
Krushanavadan Dhansukhlal
Winner
INC
· 17,716 votes
|
Surat City North · 152 | 3,308 |
| 84 |
Laxmanbhai N Patel
Lost
1,943 votes
· 6.16%
|
Kiklabhai J Varli
Winner
INC
· 20,455 votes
|
Umbergaon · 168 | 12,358 |
| 85 |
Samatbhai K Vijoda
Lost
1,898 votes
· 6.42%
|
Raghavji T Leuva
Winner
INC
· 22,536 votes
|
Dhari Kodinar · 42 | 19,773 |
| 86 |
Balkrushna Chunilal Dave
Lost
1,677 votes
· 4.35%
|
Mulshanker Ranchhoddas
Winner
INC
· 18,529 votes
|
Bhiloda · 94 | 3,315 |
| 87 |
Amratlal Parsottam Patel
Lost
1,656 votes
· 3.12%
|
Amul Maganlal Desai
Winner
INC
· 22,666 votes
|
Gandevi · 161 | 5,493 |
| 88 |
Bhanjprasad M Thakur
Lost
1,649 votes
· 4.00%
|
L Kishorsinhaji Rehevar
Winner
NCO
· 23,475 votes
|
Bayad · 98 | 8,660 |
| 89 |
L Chibhadiabhai Gagoda
Lost
1,640 votes
· 5.69%
|
Ratanbhai G Gavit
Winner
INC
· 16,996 votes
|
Bansda · 163 | 10,119 |
| 90 |
J. Bhagvandas Khatri
Lost
1,616 votes
· 3.19%
|
Madhavlal Bhailal Shah
Winner
INC
· 24,791 votes
|
Cambay · 127 | 1,179 |
| 91 |
Bharat Kanjibhai Mahida
Lost
1,420 votes
· 6.47%
|
Virjibhai Limbabhai Munia
Winner
INC
· 12,560 votes
|
Jhalod · 101 | 6,652 |
| 92 |
Pashabhai N. Rohit
Lost
1,357 votes
· 2.78%
|
Gangaben A. Vaghela
Winner
INC
· 32,718 votes
|
Matar · 126 | 18,035 |
| 93 |
Parbhubhai B Patel
Lost
1,289 votes
· 2.47%
|
Bhulabhai V Patel
Winner
INC
· 27,161 votes
|
Bardoli · 156 | 4,502 |
| 94 |
Ghanshyambhai M. Patel
Lost
1,010 votes
· 2.10%
|
Fulsinhjim Solanki
Winner
NCO
· 18,005 votes
|
Mehmedabad · 116 | 1,289 |
| 95 |
Satubha Kanubha Vaghela
Lost
966 votes
· 2.48%
|
Karamshibhai Kanjibhai
Winner
INC
· 25,769 votes
|
Chotila · 10 | 14,746 |
| 96 |
Padsangbhai S Bhil
Lost
896 votes
· 2.45%
|
Himatbhai M Rajvadi
Winner
INC
· 17,597 votes
|
Nandod · 146 | 9,995 |
| 97 |
Devendra Vyas
Lost
884 votes
· 2.01%
|
Nagindas Manekchand Shah
Winner
IND
· 24,886 votes
|
Dhrangadhra · 11 | 10,308 |
| 98 |
Kantilal Bhogilal Raval
Lost
723 votes
· 1.82%
|
Ajitsinh Fulsinhji Dabhi
Winner
INC
· 23,101 votes
|
Kathlal · 115 | 8,357 |
| 99 |
Satrushailyasinh K J
Lost
681 votes
· 2.11%
|
Gordhan Ravji Faldu
Winner
INC
· 12,025 votes
|
Jamjodhpur · 26 | 5,261 |
| 100 |
Hathisinh Laxman Chauhan
Lost
372 votes
· 0.78%
|
N Parmananddas Ravani
Winner
INC
· 22,017 votes
|
Kundla · 44 | 1,146 |