Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Patankar Vikramsinh Ranjitsinh of Indian National Congress won the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 59,399 votes (49.90% vote share). The runner-up was Desai Shamburaj Shivajirao (Independent) with 58,663 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Patankar Vikramsinh Ranjitsinh | 59399 | 49.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Desai Shamburaj Shivajirao | 58663 | 49.20% | Independent |
| 3 | Palange Vasantrao Pandurang | 793 | 0.70% | Hindustan Janata Party |
| 4 | Kadekot Krishna Bhagoji | 181 | 0.20% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangha |
| 5 | Bhilare Parashuram Anant | 114 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Patan constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Patankar Vikramsinh Ranjitsinh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 59,399 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.