Madhya Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Gajram Singh of Indian National Congress won the Mungaoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 20,052 votes (40.90% vote share). The runner-up was Durgawati (Indian National Congress) with 19,740 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Gajram Singh | 20052 | 40.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 1 | Durgawati | 19740 | 54.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Anand Kumar | 15675 | 32.00% | Independent |
| 2 | Gambhirdas Patre | 14434 | 39.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Chhatradas Kurre | 943 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 3 | Chandrabhan Singh Paderia | 10434 | 21.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Kishori Lal Ahirwar | 2169 | 4.40% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Bodhram | 478 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Navalkishore | 535 | 1.10% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 5 | Bandhudas | 429 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Anjordas | 377 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Soma | 152 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Mungaoli constituency is part of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Gajram Singh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 20,052 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.