Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Kale Tuilshiram Rupna of Indian National Congress won the Melghat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 28,098 votes (41.70% vote share). The runner-up was Ramesh Raikwar (Shiv Sena) with 16,186 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Kale Tuilshiram Rupna | 28098 | 41.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ramesh Raikwar | 16186 | 24.00% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Kisan Tane Kasdekar | 6826 | 10.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Patiya Guruji | 5761 | 8.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Fulkai Buda Bhilavekar | 4110 | 6.10% | Janata Dal |
| 6 | Mamta Tai Netam | 2476 | 3.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Dashrath Rajaram Shilaskar | 1177 | 1.80% | Independent |
| 8 | Sawalkar Sonaji Dadu | 719 | 1.10% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST- SARAT CHANDRA SINHA) |
| 9 | Panjabrao Channuji Atram | 715 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Belsare Tikaram Buda | 672 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 11 | Sundarlal Ringuji Darshimbe | 357 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 12 | Sakom Mannulal Babulal | 342 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Melghat constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Kale Tuilshiram Rupna (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 28,098 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.