Goa · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1977
Chodankar Ghandrakant Uttam of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak won the Siolim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Goa in the 1977 state assembly election, securing 6,088 votes (52.70% vote share). The runner-up was Acharckar Punaji Pandurang (Janta Party) with 3,211 votes.
A total of 3 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 | Chodankar Ghandrakant Uttam | 6088 | 52.70% | Maharashtrawadi Gomantak |
| 2 | Acharckar Punaji Pandurang | 3211 | 27.80% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Goltekar Ramesh Shabi | 2255 | 19.50% | Indian National Congress |
The Siolim constituency is part of the Goa Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1977 Assembly election, 3 candidates contested for this seat. Chodankar Ghandrakant Uttam (Maharashtrawadi Gomantak) emerged as the winner securing 6,088 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.