Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Shisode Madhukarrao Dipchand of Independent won the Shindkheda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 20,034 votes (29.50% vote share). The runner-up was Rajput Mangalsing Nimji Alias Thansing Jibhau (Janta Party) with 17,956 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Shisode Madhukarrao Dipchand | 20034 | 29.50% | Independent |
| 2 | Rajput Mangalsing Nimji Alias Thansing Jibhau | 17956 | 26.40% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Patil Shivajirao Giridhar | 17752 | 26.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Devare Dhanraj Motiram | 10958 | 16.10% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 5 | Bhil Bhagabai Navasha | 1109 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Dangore Narayan Nanga | 218 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Shindkheda constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Shisode Madhukarrao Dipchand (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 20,034 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.