Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Kisanrao Kasane of Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) won the Gangapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 32,435 votes (46.80% vote share). The runner-up was Laxmanrao Munal (Indian National Congress) with 26,757 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Kisanrao Kasane | 32435 | 46.80% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 2 | Laxmanrao Munal | 26757 | 38.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Jorawarkha Mahelbubkha Alias Jillu Mamu | 4510 | 6.50% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Chandrakant Lammanrao Jadhav | 2727 | 3.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Ramnath Laxman Shirale | 1150 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Raosaheb Laxman Chavan | 728 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Devidas Rangnathrao | 384 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Devidas Jairam Dhaivar | 345 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Ramrao Alisa Ramhari Ganpatrao Jadhav | 292 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Gangapur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Kisanrao Kasane (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) emerged as the winner securing 32,435 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.