Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Charoskar Kisan Govind of Indian National Congress won the Dindori Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 51,970 votes (39.20% vote share). The runner-up was Gumbade Somnath Sakharam (Shiv Sena) with 42,682 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 | Charoskar Kisan Govind | 51970 | 39.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Gumbade Somnath Sakharam | 42682 | 32.20% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Mahale Haribhau Shankar | 20785 | 15.70% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Surade Sahemrao Raghunath | 10737 | 8.10% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 5 | Pawar Yeshwantrao Maharu | 2683 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Khetade Vishwanath Babanrao | 980 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Karate Dada Ananda | 862 | 0.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 8 | Tongare Popat Ramchandra | 669 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Shelke Baburao Sonu | 627 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 10 | Koli Vishwanath Trymbak | 589 | 0.40% | Doordarshi Party |
The Dindori constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Charoskar Kisan Govind (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 51,970 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.