Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Ahire Baburao Soma (Babla) of Independent won the Devlali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 37,821 votes (60.50% vote share). The runner-up was Reporte Baburao Bhagaji (Republican Party Of India) with 14,688 votes.
A total of 16 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 | Ahire Baburao Soma (Babla) | 37821 | 60.50% | Independent |
| 2 | Reporte Baburao Bhagaji | 14688 | 23.50% | Republican Party Of India |
| 3 | Ohol Sadashiv Gopal | 5207 | 8.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Mohekar Hiraman Chatru | 1720 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Narayane Bhagwan Keshao | 660 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Sathe Ramchandra Gampat | 552 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Sansane Pandit Baburao | 398 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Kale Shivalal Sitaram | 249 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Nikam Natharam Sadashiv | 230 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Gaikwad Suresh Kashinath | 177 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | More Shahuji Laxman | 162 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Kamble Sevakdas Damaji | 157 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 13 | Pawar Gopala Sawaliram | 123 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Donde Haribhau Raoba | 119 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 15 | Kale Amrutrao Tulshiram | 117 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 16 | Maru Arjun Shivram | 88 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Devlali constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Ahire Baburao Soma (Babla) (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 37,821 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.