Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Dhatrak Ashok Gangaram of Indian National Congress won the Colaba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 29,256 votes (52.10% vote share). The runner-up was Narwekar Suresh Murari (Shiv Sena) with 21,178 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Dhatrak Ashok Gangaram | 29256 | 52.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Narwekar Suresh Murari | 21178 | 37.70% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Kuldip Sitabi Adav | 2261 | 4.00% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Peter Lobo | 1385 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Tatyaram Tukaram Sonawane | 477 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Dhatigara Eric Nariman | 347 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Subhedar P.S. Aserkar | 285 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Jaykant Shukla | 278 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Rambachan Yadav | 190 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | D. Ravishankar | 189 | 0.30% | Doordarshi Party |
| 11 | Ashok Merchant | 187 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Ramesh Vasudeo Warang | 82 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Colaba constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Dhatrak Ashok Gangaram (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 29,256 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.