Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Awade Prakash Kallappa of Indian National Congress won the Ichalkaranji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 82,086 votes (46.60% vote share). The runner-up was K.L. Malabade (Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)) with 79,643 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 | Awade Prakash Kallappa | 82086 | 46.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | K.L. Malabade | 79643 | 45.20% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | Masal Bapuso Krishnath | 6458 | 3.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Jaju Mishrilal Gopikishan | 5514 | 3.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Patil Kisan Shankar | 1530 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Dhotare Tatoba Nivruti | 551 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Miraji Shahid Mahamad Kashim | 255 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Ichalkaranji constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Awade Prakash Kallappa (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 82,086 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.