Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Gujarathi Prakashchandra Alias Banduseth Nattulal of Indian National Congress (I) won the Balapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 22,469 votes (31.80% vote share). The runner-up was Akbar Vakil Sheikh Abdar (Janta Party) with 18,434 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Gujarathi Prakashchandra Alias Banduseth Nattulal | 22469 | 31.80% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Akbar Vakil Sheikh Abdar | 18434 | 26.10% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Vairale Madhusudan Atmaram | 12523 | 17.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Karale Devidas Marotirao | 11311 | 16.00% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 5 | Ingale Namdeo Sharwan | 1353 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Ingle Bhagwantrao Ramrao | 1332 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Anandrao Awadhut Mankar | 1107 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Motiram Kisan Gadage | 881 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Ingle Waman Arjun | 464 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Gomase Laxman Kisan | 412 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 11 | Gaikwad Tejrao Govindrao | 387 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Balapur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Gujarathi Prakashchandra Alias Banduseth Nattulal (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 22,469 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.