Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Wagh Paubai Chandrabhan of Indian National Congress (I) won the Erandol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 24,111 votes (46.60% vote share). The runner-up was Patil Vijan Dhanaji (Janata Party (JP)) with 17,950 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Wagh Paubai Chandrabhan | 24111 | 46.60% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Patil Vijan Dhanaji | 17950 | 34.70% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 3 | Parihar Yograjsinh Shankarsing | 3400 | 6.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Pawar (Patil) Pandurang Baliram | 3284 | 6.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 5 | Patil Dayaram Fakira | 2161 | 4.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Sk. Lukman Sk. Kadar Mansuri | 510 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Gaikwad Ramsing Sonusing | 350 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Erandol constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Wagh Paubai Chandrabhan (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 24,111 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.