Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Yemadwar Nanasaheb Narayanrao of Independent won the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 49,051 votes (59.50% vote share). The runner-up was Modhe Shiwaji Shioram (Indian National Congress) with 15,846 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 | Yemadwar Nanasaheb Narayanrao | 49051 | 59.50% | Independent |
| 2 | Modhe Shiwaji Shioram | 15846 | 19.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Ade Pratapsing Ramsing | 13664 | 16.60% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Solanke Marotrao Timaji | 1221 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Padmawar Rambhau Ramkrushna | 679 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Jamanakar Haribhau Keshaorao | 636 | 0.80% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 7 | Pande Shriram Gunaji | 580 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 8 | Rathod Amarsing Bhuraji | 432 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Rathod Chhagan Lachhama | 247 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Udhao Yadao Patil | 108 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Digras constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Yemadwar Nanasaheb Narayanrao (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 49,051 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.