Odisha · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Trinath Sahu of Independent won the Paralakhemundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Odisha in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 25,351 votes (28.20% vote share). The runner-up was Darapu Lachana Naidu (Janata Dal) with 23,511 votes.
A total of 17 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 | Trinath Sahu | 25351 | 28.20% | Independent |
| 2 | Darapu Lachana Naidu | 23511 | 26.20% | Janata Dal |
| 3 | Balli Yellam Naidu | 10522 | 11.70% | Independent |
| 4 | Nalla Kuruma Naikulu | 9044 | 10.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | L. Ram Gopal Rao | 8065 | 9.00% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 6 | Bijay Kumarjena | 3693 | 4.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Bidyadhar Patro | 3363 | 3.70% | Independent |
| 8 | Jona Subash Chandra Rao | 1738 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 9 | Mulli Gopal Rao | 1602 | 1.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 10 | Debabrata Mahapatra | 936 | 1.00% | Samata Party |
| 11 | Durgaram Panda | 525 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 12 | Darapu Khageswar Rao | 476 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 13 | Trinath Panda | 392 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 14 | Sanapala Rama Rao | 242 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 15 | K. Rama Swamy | 194 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 16 | Stanieal Sampat Kumar Choudhury | 133 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 17 | Atulya Baliarsingh | 46 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Paralakhemundi constituency is part of the Odisha Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 17 candidates contested for this seat. Trinath Sahu (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 25,351 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.