Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Kolhe Shankarrao Genuji of Indian National Congress won the Kopargaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 53,999 votes (48.70% vote share). The runner-up was Sonawane Bhagatsing Dayaram Alias Raosaheb (Shiv Sena) with 47,157 votes.
A total of 16 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 | Kolhe Shankarrao Genuji | 53999 | 48.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Sonawane Bhagatsing Dayaram Alias Raosaheb | 47157 | 42.50% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Borawake Bhaskarrao Shankarrao | 2953 | 2.70% | Independent |
| 4 | Rohamare Annasaheb Dagadu | 1384 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Aher P.D. Alias Parasnath Deoram | 1303 | 1.20% | Samajwadi Janata Party (MAHARASHTRA) |
| 6 | Salve Bhikaji Shripat | 727 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Jaibai Shejwal Arjunrao | 669 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Shirsath Sitaram Balasaheb | 600 | 0.50% | Maharashtra Rashtravadi Congress |
| 9 | Pangavhane Mukataji Punjaji | 452 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Kale Bhikanrao Bhimaji | 438 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 11 | Ingale Vithalrao Shankarrao Alias Ingale Bhausaheb | 319 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Meherkhamb Waman Deoman | 261 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Autade Dilip Genu | 194 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Narode Raosaheb Kacharu | 165 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 15 | Sarade Nivrutti Punja | 157 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 16 | Mistri Popat Sonaji | 96 | 0.10% | Doordarshi Party |
The Kopargaon constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Kolhe Shankarrao Genuji (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 53,999 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.