Bihar · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Chhedi Paswan of Lok Dal won the Chenari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Bihar in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 31,129 votes (38.30% vote share). The runner-up was Bans Ropan Ram (Indian National Congress) with 28,894 votes.
A total of 13 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 | Chhedi Paswan | 31129 | 38.30% | Lok Dal |
| 2 | Bans Ropan Ram | 28894 | 35.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Rambachan Paswan | 9264 | 11.40% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Lal Muni Ram | 4237 | 5.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Janki Devi | 2679 | 3.30% | Indian Congress (J) |
| 6 | Pargan Ram | 1993 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Munni Lal | 1246 | 1.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 8 | Kanhaiya Ram | 580 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 9 | Babu Lal Ran | 536 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Kanahaiya Mushar | 381 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 11 | Nand Kishore Paswan | 133 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Bal Kuwar Ram | 114 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Akloo Ram | 73 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Chenari constituency is part of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 13 candidates contested for this seat. Chhedi Paswan (Lok Dal) emerged as the winner securing 31,129 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.