Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Pawar Sharad Chandra Govindrao of Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) won the Baramati Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 53,545 votes (58.70% vote share). The runner-up was Kakade Shahajiraje Mugutrao (Indian National Congress) with 35,501 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 | Pawar Sharad Chandra Govindrao | 53545 | 58.70% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 2 | Kakade Shahajiraje Mugutrao | 35501 | 38.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Kokare Hanumant Khanderao | 892 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Ohol Bhausaheb Vakoba | 450 | 0.50% | Republican Party Of India |
| 5 | Mane Rukhmini Ranghnath | 273 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Shelke Kisanrao Dhondiba | 198 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Atole Maruti Aba | 129 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Bagwan Abdul Karim Hasanbhai | 105 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 9 | Aghor Ramchandra Purushottam | 103 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Sable Bharat Sidram | 81 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Baramati constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Pawar Sharad Chandra Govindrao (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) emerged as the winner securing 53,545 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.