Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Mohite Yeshwantrao Jijaba of Indian National Congress won the Karad South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 48,885 votes (63.90% vote share). The runner-up was Mohite Shankarrao Pandurangrao (Peasants & Workers Party) with 22,228 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 | Mohite Yeshwantrao Jijaba | 48885 | 63.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mohite Shankarrao Pandurangrao | 22228 | 29.00% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 3 | Kamble Tenaji Dadu | 1627 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Patil Ramji Krishna | 1473 | 1.90% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 5 | Inamdar Shaikhkala Bandusaheb | 1102 | 1.40% | Communist Party Of India |
| 6 | Patil ( Nikam ) Sarjerao Dhondi | 994 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Patil Dnyndeo Anna | 243 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Karad South constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Mohite Yeshwantrao Jijaba (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 48,885 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.