Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Annasaheb P.K. Patil of Indian National Congress won the Shahada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 66,305 votes (51.30% vote share). The runner-up was Deshamukh Hemant Bhaskar (Independent) with 46,094 votes.
A total of 16 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 | Annasaheb P.K. Patil | 66305 | 51.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Deshamukh Hemant Bhaskar | 46094 | 35.70% | Independent |
| 3 | Bagal Sayajirao Ganapatrao | 11047 | 8.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Patil Jivan Ramaji | 1524 | 1.20% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 5 | Patel Prakash Madan | 821 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Jadhav Madhukar Gomaji | 688 | 0.50% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangha |
| 7 | Bhil Ankush Rajaram | 603 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Shaha Rasiklal Fundilal | 553 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Khairnar Chudaman Punju | 298 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Nagarale Devidas Hemaji | 298 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Golraje Chagan Jairam | 251 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Chitte Sunil Indas | 204 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Patil Kanhaiyalal Bhuta | 173 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 14 | Shimpi Dagadu Bhatu | 157 | 0.10% | Doordarshi Party |
| 15 | Thakur Kamal Nimba | 149 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 16 | Mahale Hitendra Raghunath | 84 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Shahada constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 16 candidates contested for this seat. Annasaheb P.K. Patil (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 66,305 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.