Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Zole Shivram Shankar of Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) won the Igatpuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 21,168 votes (39.50% vote share). The runner-up was Ghare Vithalrao Ganpat (Indian National Congress) with 17,073 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Zole Shivram Shankar | 21168 | 39.50% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 2 | Ghare Vithalrao Ganpat | 17073 | 31.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Bamale Yadavrao Anandrao | 7052 | 13.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Kamadi Soma Sonu | 6007 | 11.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Chandre Chander Bhau | 2030 | 3.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Pawar Madhukar Pandit | 322 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Igatpuri constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Zole Shivram Shankar (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) emerged as the winner securing 21,168 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.