Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Dhore Ruplekha Khanderao of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Maval Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 71,452 votes (53.10% vote share). The runner-up was Bafna Madan Harakchand (Indian National Congress) with 50,900 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Dhore Ruplekha Khanderao | 71452 | 53.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Bafna Madan Harakchand | 50900 | 37.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Mhalaskar Sopan Baburao | 3382 | 2.50% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | More Bharat Dagadu | 2839 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Awale Sambhaji Gundu | 2377 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Unkule Anil Ramchandra | 2152 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Kadam Pandurang Ganpat | 960 | 0.70% | Doordarshi Party |
| 8 | Zarekar Bhagwanrao Pandhari | 417 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Salunkhe Rajendra Baburao | 148 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Maval constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Dhore Ruplekha Khanderao (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 71,452 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.