Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Vijay Singh of Indian National Congress won the Biaora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 19,661 votes (55.70% vote share). The runner-up was Dattatraya Madhao Rao Jagtap (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 12,040 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Vijay Singh | 19661 | 55.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Dattatraya Madhao Rao Jagtap | 12040 | 34.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Ratan Kumar Chouhan | 1170 | 3.30% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Banwari Lal | 645 | 1.80% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Goverdhan Lal | 594 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Banshi Lal Lodha | 379 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Bala Prasad Shiveharey | 294 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 8 | Balvir Singh Choudhary | 289 | 0.80% | Lok Dal |
| 9 | Ram Pratap | 214 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Biaora constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Vijay Singh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 19,661 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.