Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Thorat Bhausaheb Santuji of Indian National Congress won the Sangamner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 33,627 votes (43.70% vote share). The runner-up was Khatal Bhikaji Jijaba (Janta Party) with 32,526 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 | Thorat Bhausaheb Santuji | 33627 | 43.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Khatal Bhikaji Jijaba | 32526 | 42.30% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Sonawane Trymbakrao Gangadhar | 5805 | 7.50% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Patel Hyder Mohommed | 1940 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Gunjan Tukaram Jijaba | 1545 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Haribhau Kisan Gadekar | 1061 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Wale Dadasaheb Baban | 477 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Sangamner constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Thorat Bhausaheb Santuji (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 33,627 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.