Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Kanahiyalal Dholeker of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Amla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 9,894 votes (43.50% vote share). The runner-up was Bechanram (Indian National Congress) with 8,246 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 | Kanahiyalal Dholeker | 9894 | 43.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Bechanram | 8246 | 36.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Punjabrao Sonare | 1016 | 4.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Chhindhyu | 940 | 4.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Gulabrao Bhaleker | 904 | 4.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Marotirao Sitaram Wamanker | 752 | 3.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Maluk Chand | 550 | 2.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Rajkumar | 164 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 9 | S. M. Pandole | 161 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Pakshiraj A Tulker | 110 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Amla constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Kanahiyalal Dholeker (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 9,894 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.