In the subsequent byelection, he managed to defeat the Congress old-timer Jayantilal Patel by 4,649 votes.Morbi has nearly 2.9 lakh registered voters, including 80,000 Patidars, 35,000 Muslims, 30,000 Dalits, 30,000 Sathwaras, 12,000 Ahirs and 20,000 Thakor-Kolis.