Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Shinde Sunil Alias Shivaji Shamraoji of Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) won the Katol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 38,596 votes (51.30% vote share). The runner-up was Shrikant Ramchandra Jichkar (Indian National Congress) with 30,246 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Shinde Sunil Alias Shivaji Shamraoji | 38596 | 51.30% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 2 | Shrikant Ramchandra Jichkar | 30246 | 40.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Somkuwar Dajiba Lalji | 3112 | 4.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Kodape Natthu Ramaji | 1626 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Chavan Mahadeorao | 1170 | 1.60% | Republican Party Of India |
| 6 | Kale Mukund Mahadeo | 241 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Ingole Nilkanthrao Marotrao | 166 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Armarkar Purushottam Pundalik | 83 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Katol constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Shinde Sunil Alias Shivaji Shamraoji (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) emerged as the winner securing 38,596 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.