Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Desai Ravasaheb Tulasigerappa of Janta Party won the Badami Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 36,701 votes (59.10% vote share). The runner-up was Chimmankatti Balappa Bhimappa (Indian National Congress) with 22,235 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Desai Ravasaheb Tulasigerappa | 36701 | 59.10% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Chimmankatti Balappa Bhimappa | 22235 | 35.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Khaji Ismailsab Hasimsab | 1226 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Gudi Narasinhacharya Huchhacharya | 560 | 0.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Naganur Chinagibadashah Kamalsab | 508 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Jigeri Basappa Dyamanna | 380 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Arabjamadar Abubakkarsab Hajihasimsab | 305 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Revnappa Virupazappa Angadi | 174 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Badami constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Desai Ravasaheb Tulasigerappa (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 36,701 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.