Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Deshmukh Sudam Alias Waman Dattaraya of Independent won the Achalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 38,211 votes (49.50% vote share). The runner-up was Deshmukh Sunil Panjabrao (Indian National Congress) with 20,123 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 | Deshmukh Sudam Alias Waman Dattaraya | 38211 | 49.50% | Independent |
| 2 | Deshmukh Sunil Panjabrao | 20123 | 26.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Mohamad Jahirulhasan Mo. Latifoddin | 10874 | 14.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Tantarpale Panjab Uttamrao | 4673 | 6.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Wankhade Kisanrao Bajirao | 1607 | 2.10% | Republican Party Of India |
| 6 | Niyaz Ahamadkhan Niyamatkhan | 988 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Chandurkar Gangasagar Shaligram | 243 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Malu Narayandas Hemraj | 225 | 0.30% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 9 | Pandey Ganeshprasad Ajagarprasad | 118 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Hirulkar Narhari Narayanrao | 85 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Achalpur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Deshmukh Sudam Alias Waman Dattaraya (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 38,211 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.