Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Mamulkar Prabhakarrao Bapurao of Indian National Congress won the Rajura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 39,356 votes (50.80% vote share). The runner-up was Babasaheb Sonbaji Wasade (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) with 21,446 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Mamulkar Prabhakarrao Bapurao | 39356 | 50.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Babasaheb Sonbaji Wasade | 21446 | 27.70% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 3 | Bavne Maroti Pundlik | 5535 | 7.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Musale Daorao Janardhan | 5358 | 6.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Chaudhari Shridharrao Sambshio | 1625 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Pechal Nirmala Purankumar | 1480 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Meshram Charandas Fakru | 1156 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Berad Surbhan Raghobji | 596 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 9 | Gundawar Prabhakar Vithalrao | 558 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Malkhede Uddorao Arjun | 368 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Rajura constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Mamulkar Prabhakarrao Bapurao (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 39,356 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.