Odisha · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Rabindra Kumar Sethy of Indian National Congress won the Nimapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Odisha in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 28,143 votes (40.20% vote share). The runner-up was Benudhar Sethy (Janta Party) with 21,510 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 | Rabindra Kumar Sethy | 28143 | 40.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Benudhar Sethy | 21510 | 30.70% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Brahmananda Mallik | 11110 | 15.90% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Charan Bhoi | 5450 | 7.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Madhab Mallik | 2095 | 3.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Ashok Kumar Sethi | 1402 | 2.00% | Lok Dal |
| 7 | Sankar Sethi | 327 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Nimapara constituency is part of the Odisha Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Rabindra Kumar Sethy (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 28,143 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.