Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Mahesh Dutt Mishra of Indian National Congress won the Jaura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 23,677 votes (40.20% vote share). The runner-up was Kalisharan (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 17,949 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 | Mahesh Dutt Mishra | 23677 | 40.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kalisharan | 17949 | 30.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Gajraj Singh | 8071 | 13.70% | Independent |
| 4 | Rajandra Tiyagi | 4440 | 7.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Vikaram Singh | 2785 | 4.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Rama Sharan Pande | 1168 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Sone Ram | 735 | 1.30% | Lok Dal |
| 8 | Babu | 150 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Jaura constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Mahesh Dutt Mishra (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 23,677 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.