Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Chandershekhar Reddy Madna of Independent won the Sedam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 20,982 votes (41.70% vote share). The runner-up was Sherkhan (Indian National Congress) with 13,984 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 | Chandershekhar Reddy Madna | 20982 | 41.70% | Independent |
| 2 | Sherkhan | 13984 | 27.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Nagreddy Lachmareddy Patil | 11282 | 22.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Abdul Majeed | 1581 | 3.10% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Bhojanna Chanderappa | 815 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Tippanna Mukhadi | 716 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Beerlingappa Pujari | 593 | 1.20% | Lok Dal |
| 8 | Nasiroddin Khursid | 408 | 0.80% | Independent |
The Sedam constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Chandershekhar Reddy Madna (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 20,982 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.