Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Jedhe Sampatrao Ramchandra of Independent won the Bhor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 27,225 votes (42.60% vote share). The runner-up was Anantrao Narayan Thopate (Indian National Congress) with 26,727 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Jedhe Sampatrao Ramchandra | 27225 | 42.60% | Independent |
| 2 | Anantrao Narayan Thopate | 26727 | 41.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Sonawane Pandharinath Shivram | 8252 | 12.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Kunte Dhondiram Balwant | 866 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Bhosale Bhikaji Tukaram | 442 | 0.70% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 6 | Awchare Bajirao | 424 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Bhor constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Jedhe Sampatrao Ramchandra (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 27,225 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.