Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1989
Chavan Bithalrao Vithalrao of Independent won the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 1989 state assembly election, securing 33,662 votes (45.60% vote share). The runner-up was Appaji Gopal Patil (Karnataka Rajya Ryota Sangha) with 18,571 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Chavan Bithalrao Vithalrao | 33662 | 45.60% | Independent |
| 2 | Appaji Gopal Patil | 18571 | 25.20% | Karnataka Rajya Ryota Sangha |
| 3 | Alavani Subanna Huvappa | 11873 | 16.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Patil Riyazahamad Abdulkarim | 8121 | 11.00% | Janata Dal |
| 5 | Tirveer Vasant Ramana | 964 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Patil Manik Laxman | 378 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Mane Ganapatrao Laxman | 261 | 0.40% | Janata Party (JP) |
The Khanapur constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1989 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Chavan Bithalrao Vithalrao (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 33,662 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.