Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Bobade Shankarrao Krushnarao of All India Forward Bloc won the Daryapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 38,021 votes (52.20% vote share). The runner-up was Gawai Vasantrao Suryabhanji (Republican Party Of India) with 12,678 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Bobade Shankarrao Krushnarao | 38021 | 52.20% | All India Forward Bloc |
| 2 | Gawai Vasantrao Suryabhanji | 12678 | 17.40% | Republican Party Of India |
| 3 | Hutke Ramrao Sheshrao | 10060 | 13.80% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 4 | Zombade Shankar Sadashiv | 9456 | 13.00% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Pakhare Mohan Maroti | 817 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Gulhane Ramdas Bisansa | 720 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Patil Krishnarao Trimbakrao | 344 | 0.50% | Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE) |
| 8 | Bijawe Govind Mangusa | 314 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Sawale Manikrao Kisanrao | 270 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Patil Ganeshrao Uttamrao | 165 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Daryapur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Bobade Shankarrao Krushnarao (All India Forward Bloc) emerged as the winner securing 38,021 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.