Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Jadhav Manikrao Bhimrao of Janata Dal won the Nilanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 75,041 votes (56.10% vote share). The runner-up was Patil Shivajirao Bhaurao (Indian National Congress) with 39,047 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 | Jadhav Manikrao Bhimrao | 75041 | 56.10% | Janata Dal |
| 2 | Patil Shivajirao Bhaurao | 39047 | 29.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Patel Syedpasha Osmansab | 8562 | 6.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Suryawanshi Chanchalabai Devidas | 4592 | 3.40% | Shiv Sena |
| 5 | Gaikwad Dattu Laxman | 1049 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Chawada Santosh Ramkrishna | 953 | 0.70% | Doordarshi Party |
| 7 | Katakdound Sakharam Maroti | 839 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Prof. Datta Somwanshi | 777 | 0.60% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 9 | Biradar Baburao Shankar | 728 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 10 | Jadhav Manik Madhavrao | 593 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 11 | Pawar Baburao Daulatrao | 390 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Suryawanshi Bhiwaji Namdeo | 338 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 13 | Reshme Nagnath Vishwanathappa | 296 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Hanegave Niwarti Vithalrao | 232 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 15 | Piraji Pandurang Kamble | 182 | 0.10% | Republican Party Of India |
| 15 | Suryawanshi Ambadas Krishnaji | 182 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Nilanga constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Jadhav Manikrao Bhimrao (Janata Dal) emerged as the winner securing 75,041 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.