Bihar · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Bilat Paswan Vihangam of Indian National Congress won the Khajauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Bihar in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 34,066 votes (52.30% vote share). The runner-up was Ram Lakhan Ram Raman (Communist Party Of India) with 20,967 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Bilat Paswan Vihangam | 34066 | 52.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ram Lakhan Ram Raman | 20967 | 32.20% | Communist Party Of India |
| 3 | Vindeshwar Paswan | 6951 | 10.70% | Lok Dal |
| 4 | Ayodhaya Paswan | 1875 | 2.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Ramphal Paswan | 335 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Khublall Paswan | 248 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Vilat Ram | 191 | 0.30% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 8 | Dhanbir Paswan | 188 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Awadh Paswan | 151 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Nathuni Paswan | 135 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Khajauli constituency is part of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Bilat Paswan Vihangam (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 34,066 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.