Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Khanorkar Suresh Chintamanrao of Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) won the Brahmapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 41,306 votes (41.20% vote share). The runner-up was Shriram Nanaji Bhoyar (Independent) with 25,456 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 | Khanorkar Suresh Chintamanrao | 41306 | 41.20% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 2 | Shriram Nanaji Bhoyar | 25456 | 25.40% | Independent |
| 3 | Premlal Ramkrushna Meshram | 14244 | 14.20% | Republican Party Of India |
| 4 | Jagnade Devidas Sheshrao | 13111 | 13.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Amle Kashinath Vithobaji | 4257 | 4.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Meshram Gajanan Tulshiram | 796 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 7 | Borkute Hirachand Yadoarao | 535 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Balakdas Dajirao Khobragade | 452 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Brahmapuri constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Khanorkar Suresh Chintamanrao (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) emerged as the winner securing 41,306 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.