Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Appa Alias Vijayrao Salvi of Shiv Sena won the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 58,550 votes (58.40% vote share). The runner-up was Hatankar Laxman Rangnath (Indian National Congress) with 27,935 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Appa Alias Vijayrao Salvi | 58550 | 58.40% | Shiv Sena |
| 2 | Hatankar Laxman Rangnath | 27935 | 27.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Malpekar Ramakant Shantaram | 8670 | 8.60% | Janata Dal |
| 4 | Bhitale Raghunath Tanu | 1738 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Pawar Bhagaji Hari | 1634 | 1.60% | Samajwadi Janata Party (MAHARASHTRA) |
| 6 | Vichare Ramesh Krishnarao | 1246 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Adv. Bane Babaji Atmaram | 569 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Rajapur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Appa Alias Vijayrao Salvi (Shiv Sena) emerged as the winner securing 58,550 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.