Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Tajane Manasaheb Suryabhanji of Indian National Congress won the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 33,416 votes (43.20% vote share). The runner-up was Raut Vilasrao Krushanarao (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) with 23,632 votes.
A total of 13 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 | Tajane Manasaheb Suryabhanji | 33416 | 43.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Raut Vilasrao Krushanarao | 23632 | 30.60% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 3 | Durgadas Kisandas Rathode Alias Maharaj | 13569 | 17.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Harichand Bhasu Rathod | 2911 | 3.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Baburao Deorao Pawale | 1308 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Mundhe Induwar Narayan | 690 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Jadhao Bhimrao Limbaji | 454 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Mohod Prabhakar Ukandrao | 288 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Pande Shriram Gunaji | 262 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Kamladevi Sukhdeorao Khare | 246 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Pundlik Shioramji Ingole | 245 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Kohane Anant Keshaorao | 197 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 13 | Bhai Sheikh Nur Sheikah Lal | 84 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Digras constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 13 candidates contested for this seat. Tajane Manasaheb Suryabhanji (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 33,416 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.