Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Dr. Patil Padmasinh Bajirao of Indian National Congress won the Osmanabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 62,555 votes (47.90% vote share). The runner-up was Kale Vasantrao Shankarrao (Independent) with 24,616 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 | Dr. Patil Padmasinh Bajirao | 62555 | 47.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kale Vasantrao Shankarrao | 24616 | 18.80% | Independent |
| 3 | Gore Arvind Janardhan | 22022 | 16.90% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Ingle Bharat Laxmanrao | 16863 | 12.90% | Shiv Sena |
| 5 | Garad Netaji Shivajirao | 1623 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Bansode Devidas Gunaji | 645 | 0.50% | Republican Party Of India |
| 7 | Bansode Babasaheb Maruti | 581 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Jetithor Dadasaheb Shankarrao | 481 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Sayyad Khalil Saif | 461 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Bochare Vasant Bhaurao | 457 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 11 | Nipanikar Prabhakar Shankarrao | 176 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Waghmare Gowardhan Bhanudas | 146 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Osmanabad constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Dr. Patil Padmasinh Bajirao (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 62,555 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.