Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Jagtap Namdeorao Mahadeorao of Indian National Congress won the Karmala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 31,589 votes (51.90% vote share). The runner-up was Devi Girdhadas Vithaldas (Janta Party) with 27,101 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Jagtap Namdeorao Mahadeorao | 31589 | 51.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Devi Girdhadas Vithaldas | 27101 | 44.60% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Randive Dadasaheb Shridhar | 1563 | 2.60% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 4 | Raut Udhavrao Abaji | 458 | 0.80% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 5 | Chinde Pandurang Govind | 110 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Karmala constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Jagtap Namdeorao Mahadeorao (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 31,589 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.