Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Parbat Krishnarao Kondiba of Independent won the Madha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 25,076 votes (37.20% vote share). The runner-up was Patil Sampatrao Maruti (Peasants & Workers Party) with 22,308 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Parbat Krishnarao Kondiba | 25076 | 37.20% | Independent |
| 2 | Patil Sampatrao Maruti | 22308 | 33.10% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 3 | Patil Pandurang Vithalrao | 17987 | 26.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Kamble Bhima Gujarappa | 996 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Pawar Dattatraya Adilappa | 697 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Jagadale Ambadas Eknath | 318 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Madha constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Parbat Krishnarao Kondiba (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 25,076 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.