Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Mogal Malojirao Sadashiv of Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) won the Niphad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 42,674 votes (52.50% vote share). The runner-up was Boraste Manikrao Madhavrao (Indian National Congress) with 37,411 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Mogal Malojirao Sadashiv | 42674 | 52.50% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 2 | Boraste Manikrao Madhavrao | 37411 | 46.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Pagare Pandurang Murlidhar | 489 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 4 | Takate Sampat Ramchandra | 368 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Domade Ekanath Rannganath | 247 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Joshi Prakash Vyankatesh | 134 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Niphad constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Mogal Malojirao Sadashiv (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) emerged as the winner securing 42,674 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.