Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Gaikwad Madharao Bayaji of Communist Party Of India won the Nandgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 25,735 votes (34.20% vote share). The runner-up was Nahar Kannyalal Chunilal (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) with 23,176 votes.
A total of 15 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 | Gaikwad Madharao Bayaji | 25735 | 34.20% | Communist Party Of India |
| 2 | Nahar Kannyalal Chunilal | 23176 | 30.80% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 3 | Dhatrak Jagnnath Murlidhar | 22524 | 29.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Sahebrao Barku Bagul | 943 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Ashok Yadero Rasal | 847 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Hirman Rajaram More | 543 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Shinde Shravan Vedu | 278 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Ani Bozer Robert Salve | 247 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Shinde Laxman Daggadu | 208 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Sudhakar Lala Suresh | 185 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Sharma Madanlal Laduram | 138 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Surendra Malji Patil | 121 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Karbhari Dagu Patil | 116 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Parasanath Digamber Wagh | 108 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 15 | Popatro Madhadu Kardak | 66 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Nandgaon constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 15 candidates contested for this seat. Gaikwad Madharao Bayaji (Communist Party Of India) emerged as the winner securing 25,735 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.