Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Mhaske Annasaheb Sarangdhar of Indian National Congress won the Shirdi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 41,353 votes (52.10% vote share). The runner-up was Mhaske Raosaheb Nathaji (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) with 36,069 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Mhaske Annasaheb Sarangdhar | 41353 | 52.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mhaske Raosaheb Nathaji | 36069 | 45.50% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 3 | Dhausaheb Sakharam Dhapatakar | 595 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 4 | Jagtap Sopan Bhagwat | 477 | 0.60% | Republican Party Of India |
| 5 | Tarachand Goud | 225 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Ashok Deoram Bansode | 217 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Pathare Dagdu Khanderao | 146 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Bahubhai Dhandubhai Shaikh | 131 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Rahinj Rabhaji Dada | 113 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Shirdi constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Mhaske Annasaheb Sarangdhar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 41,353 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.