Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Jadhao Prataprao Ganpatrao of Shiv Sena won the Mehkar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 72,744 votes (54.90% vote share). The runner-up was Saoji Subodh Keshao (Indian National Congress) with 39,472 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 | Jadhao Prataprao Ganpatrao | 72744 | 54.90% | Shiv Sena |
| 2 | Saoji Subodh Keshao | 39472 | 29.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Sangle Bhaskarrao Kisanrao | 14273 | 10.80% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangha |
| 4 | Akhade Keshaorao Vithoba | 1733 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Bore Keshaorao Anandrao | 1091 | 0.80% | Janata Dal |
| 6 | Lolure Manoj Babulal | 573 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Chavan Jankiram Meram | 490 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Kumbhar Chindhu Shankar | 441 | 0.30% | Doordarshi Party |
| 9 | Wankhede Wamanrao Suryabhan | 376 | 0.30% | Samajwadi Janata Party (MAHARASHTRA) |
| 10 | Wankhede Tryambak Kisan | 297 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Jawale Subhash Ramchandra | 274 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Debaje Nanasaheb Bhikaji | 249 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Awachar Roduba Kachru | 219 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Madankar Ramesh Laxman | 132 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 15 | More Laxman Nivrutti | 129 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 15 | Ambekar Panjabrao Damodhar | 129 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Mehkar constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Jadhao Prataprao Ganpatrao (Shiv Sena) emerged as the winner securing 72,744 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.