Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Kowase Marotrao Sainuji of Indian National Congress won the Gadchiroli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 59,732 votes (42.10% vote share). The runner-up was Kodap Vilas Shyamraoji (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 38,211 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 | Kowase Marotrao Sainuji | 59732 | 42.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kodap Vilas Shyamraoji | 38211 | 27.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Naitam Kejuram Dayaram | 11652 | 8.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Warkhadde Hiraman Benduji | 7298 | 5.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Kumre Bajirao Mitthuji | 6190 | 4.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Kinake Moreshwar Ramchandra | 4455 | 3.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Taram Sitaram Madhao | 4263 | 3.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Madavi Kawdu Gulab | 3947 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 9 | Nete Ashok Mahadeorao | 3290 | 2.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Gavale Mukunda Aasu | 1073 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 11 | Nirangshaha Bapu Lalshaha Bapu Katenge | 1017 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 12 | Madavi Chandrakant Atmaram | 342 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Madavi Balkrushna Mirgu | 323 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Gadchiroli constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 13 candidates contested for this seat. Kowase Marotrao Sainuji (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 59,732 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.