Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Daroda Daulat Bhika of Shiv Sena won the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 52,441 votes (52.50% vote share). The runner-up was Barora Mahadu Nago (Indian National Congress) with 31,119 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 | Daroda Daulat Bhika | 52441 | 52.50% | Shiv Sena |
| 2 | Barora Mahadu Nago | 31119 | 31.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Balu Patil | 7901 | 7.90% | Peasants & Workers Party |
| 4 | Dipak Babu Bhangale | 5231 | 5.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Paradhi Ramchandra Nago | 3235 | 3.20% | Independent |
The Shahapur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Daroda Daulat Bhika (Shiv Sena) emerged as the winner securing 52,441 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.