Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Kale Shivajirao Sahebrao of Indian National Congress (I) won the Paithan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 27,739 votes (48.50% vote share). The runner-up was Chandrakant Sonaki Ghodke (Indian National Congress (U)) with 15,413 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 | Kale Shivajirao Sahebrao | 27739 | 48.50% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Chandrakant Sonaki Ghodke | 15413 | 27.00% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 3 | Thorat Bhaurao Abaji | 12831 | 22.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Kadu Dhondiram Ranyewale | 735 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Fariuddin Ashamiya Ansari | 265 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Vasant Punjaji Narvade | 182 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Paithan constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Kale Shivajirao Sahebrao (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 27,739 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.