Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Chaudhari Dagadu Kashiram of Janta Party won the Bhusawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 36,495 votes (47.10% vote share). The runner-up was Akhatar Ali Kazi (Indian National Congress) with 33,321 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Chaudhari Dagadu Kashiram | 36495 | 47.10% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Akhatar Ali Kazi | 33321 | 43.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Laxman Kautik Soyanke | 3734 | 4.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Amtul Latif Zafarali Kazi | 2195 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Bhalerao Pundlik Waman | 553 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Birhade Vasantrao Dhanaji | 488 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Ahire Vijay Sukhdev | 269 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Patil Pitambar Tanaku | 268 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Laxmandas Zamandas Panjawani | 220 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Bhusawal constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Chaudhari Dagadu Kashiram (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 36,495 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.