Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1990
Amarishbhai Rasikalal Patel of Indian National Congress won the Shirpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1990 state assembly election, securing 60,344 votes (58.80% vote share). The runner-up was Vishwasrao Patil (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 27,226 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Amarishbhai Rasikalal Patel | 60344 | 58.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Vishwasrao Patil | 27226 | 26.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Bhimrao Mhask | 7118 | 6.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Jamadar Lahusing Shankarsing | 6047 | 5.90% | Janata Dal |
| 5 | Patel Chhaganbhai Shankarbhai | 622 | 0.60% | Doordarshi Party |
| 6 | Bhil Magan Dongar | 285 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Kambale Prabhakar Dashrath | 271 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Fapla Mitya Pawara | 258 | 0.30% | Lok Dal (B) |
| 9 | Gavale Baburao Daulat | 237 | 0.20% | Republican Party Of India |
| 10 | Harischandra Devidas Dhakad | 129 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Patil Chhagan Mahadu | 56 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Shirpur constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1990 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Amarishbhai Rasikalal Patel (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 60,344 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.