Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Kayande Totaram Tukaram of Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) won the Sindkhed Raja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 44,513 votes (48.10% vote share). The runner-up was Shingane Bhaskarrao Sampatrao (Indian National Congress) with 37,935 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Kayande Totaram Tukaram | 44513 | 48.10% | Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) |
| 2 | Shingane Bhaskarrao Sampatrao | 37935 | 41.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Jadhao Gangadhar Nagorao | 6828 | 7.40% | Independent |
| 4 | Gawai Deorao Bhiwaji | 1831 | 2.00% | Independent |
| 5 | Bondre Bhagwanappa Thamaappa | 590 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Ambuskar Digambar Tataram | 468 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Tambekar Bhugangrao Yeshwantrao | 402 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Sindkhed Raja constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Kayande Totaram Tukaram (Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)) emerged as the winner securing 44,513 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.