Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Bhole Devidas Namdeo of Indian National Congress won the Bhusawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 22,341 votes (33.00% vote share). The runner-up was Khadke Prakash Jagannath (Indian National Congress (I)) with 15,362 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 | Bhole Devidas Namdeo | 22341 | 33.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Khadke Prakash Jagannath | 15362 | 22.70% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 3 | Surwade Kisan Dula | 14498 | 21.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Chaudhari Dagadu Kachiram | 14315 | 21.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Jain Narendrakumar Nanhelal | 814 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Patel Abdul Munaf Mahibu | 433 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Bhusawal constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Bhole Devidas Namdeo (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 22,341 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.