They have been fielded again by the Congress, which has given tickets to six Muslim candidates in the Gujarat Assembly election. In 34 Assembly constituencies, Muslim voters comprise over 15 per cent of population. There are 20 Assembly constituencies in Gujarat where Muslim voters have higher concentration, in excess of 20 per cent of population. Of the 34 seats having more than 15 per cent Muslim voters, the BJP won 21 seats in 2012 while the Congress won 12. On Bharuch seat, which has about 38 per cent Muslim population, the BJP secured 59.5 per cent votes in 2012 Gujarat Assembly election.

Source: India Today December 03, 2017 10:07 UTC