Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Bajpai Rajkumari of Indian National Congress won the Gondiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 26,104 votes (37.80% vote share). The runner-up was Agrawal Radheshyam Harinarayan (Janta Party) with 20,631 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 | Bajpai Rajkumari | 26104 | 37.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Agrawal Radheshyam Harinarayan | 20631 | 29.90% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Ramteke Bhojraj Sakharam | 10688 | 15.50% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Bombarde Rajkumar Dhanuji | 5335 | 7.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Bhagat Maujilal Dhaduji | 3010 | 4.40% | Lok Dal |
| 6 | Gondane Bhagwan Marota | 1348 | 2.00% | Republican Party Of India |
| 7 | Khobrekar Digamber Naklu | 1081 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Tukar Bhaiyalal Tikaram | 468 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 9 | Daware Kashiram Chaitram | 250 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Lanjewar Motiram Tularam | 197 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Gondiya constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Bajpai Rajkumari (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 26,104 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.