Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Ishwardayalji Mahipal Patle of Janta Party won the Tumsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 35,534 votes (44.60% vote share). The runner-up was Karemore Subhashchandra Narayanrao (Indian National Congress) with 30,399 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 | Ishwardayalji Mahipal Patle | 35534 | 44.60% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Karemore Subhashchandra Narayanrao | 30399 | 38.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Fulekar Sachhidanand Hiraman | 3431 | 4.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Nikhade Fulchand Ramlal | 2919 | 3.70% | Independent |
| 5 | Ramteke Sadanand Mangalrao | 2196 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Rajaramka Maheshkumar Gopikisan | 1640 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Madavi Mansingh Ramsingh | 939 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Sakharwade Tukaram Sakharam | 913 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Gabhane Sudhakar Fattu | 797 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 10 | Paliwal Piramlal Babulal | 621 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 11 | Bante Digambar Motiram | 331 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Tumsar constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Ishwardayalji Mahipal Patle (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 35,534 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.