Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Bagde Bhujangrao Mukundrao of Indian National Congress won the Chimur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 45,235 votes (51.90% vote share). The runner-up was M. Rahemtulla Abdul Hakim (Independent) with 13,008 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 | Bagde Bhujangrao Mukundrao | 45235 | 51.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | M. Rahemtulla Abdul Hakim | 13008 | 14.90% | Independent |
| 3 | Kamdi Niwarutti Vithobaji | 10704 | 12.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Sirsa Bhaskar Shankar | 9244 | 10.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Moon Dayaram Urkuda | 4056 | 4.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Dange Ekanath Hirmanji | 3447 | 4.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Narade Vasant Mahadeo | 823 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 8 | Kale Damodar Laxmanrao | 427 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Nannaware Adaku Kawadoo | 299 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Chimur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Bagde Bhujangrao Mukundrao (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 45,235 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.