Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Wankhede Shyam Gopalrao of Indian National Congress won the Chandrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 49,099 votes (52.60% vote share). The runner-up was Khobragade Girish Dewaji (Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE)) with 27,133 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Wankhede Shyam Gopalrao | 49099 | 52.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Khobragade Girish Dewaji | 27133 | 29.10% | Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE) |
| 3 | Chandel Chandansingh Sadhusinh | 14870 | 15.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Rajukar Gulab Panurang | 695 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Dhube Laxman Tukaram | 524 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Panganttiwar Wasudeo Mallappa | 252 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Karlekar Vasant Atmaram | 202 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Pathan Habibkhan Chandkhan | 168 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Patil Madhao Shioram | 155 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Awale Anil Alias Ramu Dadaji | 94 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Shende Madhukar Rekharani | 91 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Chandrapur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Wankhede Shyam Gopalrao (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 49,099 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.