Odisha · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Shadhakar Sopakar of Indian National Congress won the Sambalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Odisha in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 37,113 votes (59.80% vote share). The runner-up was Suresh Pujhari (Independent) with 12,033 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Shadhakar Sopakar | 37113 | 59.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Suresh Pujhari | 12033 | 19.40% | Independent |
| 3 | Jagish Baxi | 5745 | 9.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Pramod Dass | 4082 | 6.60% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Basantkumar Paik | 998 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Mangal Singh | 795 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Iitendar Haripal | 651 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Faganu Kandapani | 610 | 1.00% | Independent |
The Sambalpur constituency is part of the Odisha Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Shadhakar Sopakar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 37,113 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.