Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Avinash Baliram Sutar of Shiv Sena won the Palghar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 36,141 votes (39.20% vote share). The runner-up was Kaluram Kakadya Dhodade (Janata Dal) with 28,424 votes.
A total of 3 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 | Avinash Baliram Sutar | 36141 | 39.20% | Shiv Sena |
| 2 | Kaluram Kakadya Dhodade | 28424 | 30.80% | Janata Dal |
| 3 | Rahane Jagannath Shidu | 27628 | 30.00% | Indian National Congress |
The Palghar constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 3 candidates contested for this seat. Avinash Baliram Sutar (Shiv Sena) emerged as the winner securing 36,141 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.