Rajasthan · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Harish Chandra Palliwal of Indian National Congress won the Gangapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Rajasthan in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 32,930 votes (51.50% vote share). The runner-up was Mitha Lal (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 23,039 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Harish Chandra Palliwal | 32930 | 51.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mitha Lal | 23039 | 36.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Vaheed Khan | 4649 | 7.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Rama Meena | 946 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Suraj Mal Sharma | 560 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Bachu Singh | 474 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Shri Chand | 340 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Pooran | 331 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Suraj Mal | 321 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 10 | Radha Mohan | 193 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Vishnu Kumar | 82 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Tula Ram | 61 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Gangapur constituency is part of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Harish Chandra Palliwal (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 32,930 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.