Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Gangane Sudhakar Ramkrushna of Indian National Congress (I) won the Akot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 36,603 votes (50.80% vote share). The runner-up was Tidke Kashinath Shamrao (Janta Party) with 24,096 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Gangane Sudhakar Ramkrushna | 36603 | 50.80% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Tidke Kashinath Shamrao | 24096 | 33.50% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Tayade Manohar Bhikaji | 11063 | 15.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Tumbade Mahadeo Shanker | 273 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Akot constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Gangane Sudhakar Ramkrushna (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 36,603 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.