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Wankaner Assembly Election Results 2022

The Wankaner constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2022 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 54.81% of voting was recorded in this constituency..

Jitendrabhai Somani of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Mohammad Javed Prizada of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 19955 votes.The Wankaner Assembly constituency falls under the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parshottam Rupala won the Rajkot Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 484260 votes, defeating Pareshbhai Dhanani of the Indian National Congress. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

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Wankaner Assembly Election Results 2022 to 1962

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (2022)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jitendrabhai Somani Winner
Bharatiya Janata Party
80,677
Lead: 19,955
39.75%
Mohammad Javed Prizada Indian National Congress 60,722 29.92%
Vikram Sorani Aam Aadmi Party 53,485 26.35%
Nota None Of The Above 2,473 1.22%
Ajadia Prakash Naranbhai Rashtriya Jankranti Party 1,757 0.87%
Bhupendra Kanubhai Sagthiya Bahujan Samaj Party 939 0.46%
Hinaben Pravinbhai Raiyani Independent 538 0.27%
Rameshbhai Lavajibhai Dabhi Independent 524 0.26%
Vallabhbhai Karsanbhai Vaghela Independent 427 0.21%
Merambhai Karmanbhai Varu Independent 414 0.20%
Navinbhai Amrutbhai Vora Independent 342 0.17%
Jeeteshbhai Rupabhai Santola Independent 287 0.14%
Mahebubbhai Jamalbhai Piparavaiya Independent 194 0.10%
Narendra Virabhai Dengada Independent 193 0.10%

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (2017)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Pirzada Mahamadjavid Abdulmutalib Winner
Indian National Congress
72,588
Lead: 1,361
39.62%
Jitendra Kantilal Somani (jitu Somani) Bharatiya Janata Party 71,227 38.87%
Gordhanbhai Polabhai Saravaiya Independent 25,547 13.94%
Bloch Mustakbhai Gulmahmadbhai Bahujan Samaj Party 3,271 1.79%
None Of The Above None Of The Above 3,170 1.73%
Sherasiya Usmangani Hushen Aam Aadmi Party 2,808 1.53%
Zapadiya Jagabhai Visabhai Nationalist Congress Party 1,026 0.56%
Sherasiya Hushenbhai Jalalbhai All India Hindustan Congress Party 753 0.41%
Mahebub Jamalbhai Piparvadiya Independent 734 0.40%
Valjibhai Raghavbhai Chauhan Independent 697 0.38%
Jitendrabhai Parsotambhai Mandani Independent 469 0.26%
Balavant Govindbhai Sindhav Independent 417 0.23%
Naranbhai Manjibhai Ajadiya Independent 285 0.16%
Mamadbhai Miraji Mathakiya Janata Dal (united) 234 0.13%

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (2012)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Pirzada Mahamadjavid Abdulmutalib Winner
INC
59,038
Lead: 5,311
%
Somani Jitendrabhai Kantilal (jitu Somani) BJP 53,727 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (2007)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Mahmadjavid Abdulmutlib Pirjada Winner
INC
48,123
Lead: 18,103
%
Somani Jyotsnaben Jitendrabhai BJP 30,020 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (2002)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Somani Jyotsanaben Jitendrabhai Winner
BJP
50,005
Lead: 9,621
%
Peerzada Mahmad Javid Abdul Mutleeb INC 40,384 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1998)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Khurshid Haidar Abdul Muttlib Pirzada (meer Saheb) Winner
INC
26,963
Lead: 1,383
%
Somani Jitendra Kantilal IND 25,580 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1995)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Zinzaria Popatbhai Savsibhai Winner
BJP
28,868
Lead: 3,437
%
Khurshid Haider Abdul Muttalib Pirzada IND 25,431 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1990)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Amiyalbhai Badi Winner
INC
23,838
Lead: 6,383
%
Mehta Lalitbhai Amratlal BJP 17,455 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jinjaria Popat Savsi Winner
IND
32,979
Lead: 5,860
%
Pirzada Manzurhussein Abdul Mutalib INC 27,119 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1980)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Pirzada Manjur Hussain Abdul Mutlib Winner
INC(I)
23,476
Lead: 7,082
%
Ahir Parbat Devraj IND 16,394 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1975)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jhala Janakkumarsinhji Rasikkumarsinhji Winner
INC
26,600
Lead: 12,500
%
Manjibhai Govindbhai Dharodia RMP 14,100 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1972)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Abdulmutallib K Pirzada Winner
INC
19,614
Lead: 9,567
%
Keshubhai Patel BJS 10,047 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1967)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
D. Pratapsinhji Winner
SWA
18,911
Lead: 1,635
%
P. L. Sorathia INC 17,276 %

Wankaner Assembly Election Results (1962)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Digvijaysinhji Pratapsinhji Winner
IND
21,728
Lead: 10,518
%
Jugatram Ratanji Raval INC 11,210 %
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

INC 73%
BJP 27%
INC won 8 times and BJP won 3 times since 1962 elections.

Wankaner MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Lead Vote Share
2022 Jitendrabhai Somani BJP 80,677 19,955 39.75%
2017 Pirzada Mahamadjavid Abdulmutalib INC 72,588 1,361 39.62%
2012 Pirzada Mahamadjavid Abdulmutalib INC 59,038 5,311 %
2007 Mahmadjavid Abdulmutlib Pirjada INC 48,123 18,103 %
2002 Somani Jyotsanaben Jitendrabhai BJP 50,005 9,621 %
1998 Khurshid Haidar Abdul Muttlib Pirzada (meer Saheb) INC 26,963 1,383 %
1995 Zinzaria Popatbhai Savsibhai BJP 28,868 3,437 %
1990 Amiyalbhai Badi INC 23,838 6,383 %
1985 Jinjaria Popat Savsi IND 32,979 5,860 %
1980 Pirzada Manjur Hussain Abdul Mutlib INC(I) 23,476 7,082 %
1975 Jhala Janakkumarsinhji Rasikkumarsinhji INC 26,600 12,500 %
1972 Abdulmutallib K Pirzada INC 19,614 9,567 %
1967 D. Pratapsinhji SWA 18,911 1,635 %
1962 Digvijaysinhji Pratapsinhji IND 21,728 10,518 %
Source: ECI

Wankaner Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2022 Jitendrabhai Somani BJP
80,677
(Lead: 19,955)
39.75%
Mohammad Javed Prizada INC 60,722 29.92%
2017 Pirzada Mahamadjavid Abdulmutalib INC
72,588
(Lead: 1,361)
39.62%
Jitendra Kantilal Somani (jitu Somani) BJP 71,227 38.87%
2012 Pirzada Mahamadjavid Abdulmutalib INC
59,038
(Lead: 5,311)
%
Somani Jitendrabhai Kantilal (jitu Somani) BJP 53,727 %
2007 Mahmadjavid Abdulmutlib Pirjada INC
48,123
(Lead: 18,103)
%
Somani Jyotsnaben Jitendrabhai BJP 30,020 %
2002 Somani Jyotsanaben Jitendrabhai BJP
50,005
(Lead: 9,621)
%
Peerzada Mahmad Javid Abdul Mutleeb INC 40,384 %
1998 Khurshid Haidar Abdul Muttlib Pirzada (meer Saheb) INC
26,963
(Lead: 1,383)
%
Somani Jitendra Kantilal IND 25,580 %
1995 Zinzaria Popatbhai Savsibhai BJP
28,868
(Lead: 3,437)
%
Khurshid Haider Abdul Muttalib Pirzada IND 25,431 %
1990 Amiyalbhai Badi INC
23,838
(Lead: 6,383)
%
Mehta Lalitbhai Amratlal BJP 17,455 %
1985 Jinjaria Popat Savsi IND
32,979
(Lead: 5,860)
%
Pirzada Manzurhussein Abdul Mutalib INC 27,119 %
1980 Pirzada Manjur Hussain Abdul Mutlib INC(I)
23,476
(Lead: 7,082)
%
Ahir Parbat Devraj IND 16,394 %
1975 Jhala Janakkumarsinhji Rasikkumarsinhji INC
26,600
(Lead: 12,500)
%
Manjibhai Govindbhai Dharodia RMP 14,100 %
1972 Abdulmutallib K Pirzada INC
19,614
(Lead: 9,567)
%
Keshubhai Patel BJS 10,047 %
1967 D. Pratapsinhji SWA
18,911
(Lead: 1,635)
%
P. L. Sorathia INC 17,276 %
1962 Digvijaysinhji Pratapsinhji IND
21,728
(Lead: 10,518)
%
Jugatram Ratanji Raval INC 11,210 %
Source: ECI

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Gujarat Wankaner Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Wankaner Assembly seat in the 2022 election?

Jitendrabhai Somani of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Wankaner Assembly seat in the 2022 elections, defeating Mohammad Javed Prizada of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 19955 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Wankaner constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Wankaner constituency is 73% INC and 27% BJP, with INC won 8 times and BJP won 3 times since the 1962 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2022 Wankaner Assembly Election?

Jitendrabhai Somani (BJP) received 39.75% vote share.
Mohammad Javed Prizada (INC) received 29.92% vote share.

What were the results of the 2022 Wankaner Assembly Election?

Jitendrabhai Somani (BJP) won the 2022 election with 80677 votes, leading by 19955 votes and securing a 39.75% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Wankaner Assembly constituency fall under?

The Wankaner Assembly constituency falls under the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency of Rajkot district.

What was the margin of victory in the Wankaner Assembly Election 2022?

Jitendrabhai Somani (BJP) won the Wankaner Assembly seat in 2022 with a margin of 19955 votes over Mohammad Javed Prizada (INC).

What are the key constituencies in the Rajkot Lok Sabha area?

The Wankaner Assembly constituency is part of the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Tankara, Rajkot East, Rajkot West, Rajkot South, Rajkot Rural, Jasdan.

Who were the top candidates for the Wankaner Assembly Election 2022?

The top candidates in the Wankaner Assembly Election 2022 were:
Jitendrabhai Somani (BJP)
Mohammad Javed Prizada (INC)
Vikram Sorani (AAP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Jitendrabhai Somani (BJP) emerging as the winner.

What was the voter turnout in the Wankaner Assembly Election 2022?

The voter turnout in the Wankaner Assembly Election 2022 was 54.81%

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.

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