Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Thakur Chandrakant Ramchandra of Indian National Congress (I) won the Teosa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 24,480 votes (45.90% vote share). The runner-up was Tasare Sharad Motiram (Indian National Congress (U)) with 15,778 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 | Thakur Chandrakant Ramchandra | 24480 | 45.90% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Tasare Sharad Motiram | 15778 | 29.60% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 3 | Mangle Natthuji Dewaji | 9710 | 18.20% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Thakre Krishna Laxman | 2452 | 4.60% | Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE) |
| 5 | Wankhade Krishna Laxman | 807 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Hedua Krishnarao Rangrao | 73 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Teosa constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Thakur Chandrakant Ramchandra (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 24,480 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.