Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Gangadhar Nilkanth Swami of Indian National Congress (U) won the Kaij Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 30,937 votes (54.40% vote share). The runner-up was Veena Bansilal Khare (Indian National Congress (I)) with 7,137 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Gangadhar Nilkanth Swami | 30937 | 54.40% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 2 | Veena Bansilal Khare | 7137 | 12.60% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 3 | Bhagojirao Nivrtirao Satpute | 5344 | 9.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Jogdand S.K. | 4646 | 8.20% | Janata Party (SECULAR) - CH. CHARAN SINGH |
| 5 | Jogdand Sambhajirao | 3229 | 5.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Swami Yogiraj Manmath | 1446 | 2.50% | Janata Party (JP) |
| 7 | Hazare Rambhu Vithalrao | 1278 | 2.30% | Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE) |
| 8 | Maske Laxmibai Baburao | 1261 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Hargaonkar Vithal Gangaram | 617 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Ingle Gyanoba Yenkaji | 561 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 11 | Sawant Dagdu Limbaji | 313 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 12 | Bhanudas Pandharinath Kamble | 91 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Kaij constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Gangadhar Nilkanth Swami (Indian National Congress (U)) emerged as the winner securing 30,937 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.