Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Arunlal Govardhandas Gujarathi of Indian National Congress won the Chopda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 48,359 votes (44.60% vote share). The runner-up was Patil Kailas Gorakh (Shiv Sena) with 31,955 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 | Arunlal Govardhandas Gujarathi | 48359 | 44.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Patil Kailas Gorakh | 31955 | 29.50% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Patil Indirabai Bhanudas | 16390 | 15.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Konge Damodhar Kashinath | 4073 | 3.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Shirsat Pandurang Narayan | 2718 | 2.50% | Janata Dal |
| 6 | Shirsat Rajendra Abhiman | 1509 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Mahajan Amrutrao Tukaram | 1498 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Shirsat Suresh Manganlal | 1088 | 1.00% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangha |
| 9 | Choudhari Gokul Ramkrishna | 364 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Patil Omrao Keshavrao | 300 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Salunke Vittalrao Uttam | 267 | 0.30% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Chopda constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Arunlal Govardhandas Gujarathi (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 48,359 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.