Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Wankhede Bhaurao Nagorao of Indian National Congress (I) won the Washim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 25,797 votes (49.10% vote share). The runner-up was Khobragade Bhaurao Nathuji (Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE)) with 12,548 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 | Wankhede Bhaurao Nagorao | 25797 | 49.10% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Khobragade Bhaurao Nathuji | 12548 | 23.90% | Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE) |
| 3 | Gaikwad Shiwaji Shamji | 7987 | 15.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Tayade Vijaykumar Babanji | 2232 | 4.30% | Republican Party Of India |
| 5 | Jadho Sonaji Punjaji | 1132 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Dabhade Rambhau Fakira | 853 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 7 | Padghan Pandurang Ramji | 538 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Tayade Dharmraj Vyankatesh | 505 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 9 | Khandare Maruti Rawan | 494 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 10 | Pattebahadur Sopan Dharmaji | 266 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 11 | Sawale Shamrao Vithoba | 217 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Washim constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Wankhede Bhaurao Nagorao (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 25,797 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.