Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Dhurve Sudhakarrao Bakaramji of Indian National Congress (I) won the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 57,404 votes (79.20% vote share). The runner-up was Kerzerkar Digambar Haribhau (Indian National Congress) with 5,666 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 | Dhurve Sudhakarrao Bakaramji | 57404 | 79.20% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Kerzerkar Digambar Haribhau | 5666 | 7.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Rajgadkar Netaji Tanabaji | 5039 | 7.00% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Buchke Govindrao Punjaji | 3182 | 4.40% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 5 | Kinnake Damdu Krushnaji | 1202 | 1.70% | Independent |
The Ralegaon constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Dhurve Sudhakarrao Bakaramji (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 57,404 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.