Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Ulhas Nathoba Kalokhe of Indian National Congress won the Kasbapeth Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 35,588 votes (48.00% vote share). The runner-up was Arvind Lele (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 31,321 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Ulhas Nathoba Kalokhe | 35588 | 48.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Arvind Lele | 31321 | 42.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Appa Thorat | 5980 | 8.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Khan Sikandar Azad | 344 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Kishore Girme | 278 | 0.40% | Lok Dal |
| 6 | Prabhakar Narayan Joshi | 261 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Girijabai Gore | 183 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Kisan Dhanaji Choudhari | 56 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 9 | Badrisheth Dave | 51 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Shantaram Nathu Ranawade | 39 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Kasbapeth constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Ulhas Nathoba Kalokhe (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 35,588 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.