Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Jagtap Rajendra Sahebrao of Indian National Congress (U) won the Beed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 24,626 votes (40.20% vote share). The runner-up was Kadam Shraopatrao Limbajirao (Indian National Congress (I)) with 23,715 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Jagtap Rajendra Sahebrao | 24626 | 40.20% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 2 | Kadam Shraopatrao Limbajirao | 23715 | 38.70% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 3 | Nawle Aadinath Limbaji | 5874 | 9.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Nagargoje Shamrao Narayanrao | 4708 | 7.70% | Communist Party Of India |
| 5 | Shafiyoddin Yusufoddin | 751 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Kamble Bhanudas Pandharinath | 670 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Singare Jagannath Waman | 513 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 8 | Wadmare Bansidhar Balajirao | 438 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Beed constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Jagtap Rajendra Sahebrao (Indian National Congress (U)) emerged as the winner securing 24,626 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.