Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Maukar Purushottam Gulab of Indian National Congress won the Morshi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 27,651 votes (39.50% vote share). The runner-up was Thakre Daulatrao Laxmanrao (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) with 25,401 votes.
A total of 13 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 | Maukar Purushottam Gulab | 27651 | 39.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Thakre Daulatrao Laxmanrao | 25401 | 36.30% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 3 | Jatarkhau Fattekhau | 12896 | 18.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Bhujade Bhaurao Shamrao | 1416 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 5 | Ushatai Madhukar Atram | 804 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Jawre Rangrao Rambhau | 481 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Kokate Pryagrao Bhimrao | 296 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Bagde Balkrishna Ratiram | 291 | 0.40% | Republican Party Of India |
| 9 | Gorde Bhaurao Rambhau | 248 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Sukhdeo Kisanrao Wankhade | 195 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Shankar Nathuji Ghoronade | 156 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Tayde Balkrushna Narayan | 87 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Sable Balasaheb Sakharam | 31 | 0.00% | Independent |
The Morshi constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 13 candidates contested for this seat. Maukar Purushottam Gulab (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 27,651 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.