Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Thakur Chandrakant Ramchandra of Independent won the Teosa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 41,455 votes (59.80% vote share). The runner-up was Mangle Natthuji Dewaji (Communist Party Of India) with 14,965 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 | Thakur Chandrakant Ramchandra | 41455 | 59.80% | Independent |
| 2 | Mangle Natthuji Dewaji | 14965 | 21.60% | Communist Party Of India |
| 3 | Chore Ajabrao Tanabaji | 5127 | 7.40% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Bhole Uttam Mohanaji | 4075 | 5.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Thakare Krushna Bhaduji | 3366 | 4.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Choudhari Sou. Usha Prakash | 174 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Shekh Mehabub Daula Shekh Rasul | 114 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Teosa constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Thakur Chandrakant Ramchandra (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 41,455 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.