Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2004
Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre of Indian National Congress won the Akkalkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2004 state assembly election, securing 62,701 votes (52.20% vote share). The runner-up was Patil Sidramappa Malakappa (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 50,207 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 | Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre | 62701 | 52.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Patil Sidramappa Malakappa | 50207 | 41.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Minakshitai Suresh Patil | 1798 | 1.50% | Jan Surajya Shakti |
| 4 | Bhalerao Madhu Sham | 1671 | 1.40% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Wange Shivaningappa Gurusidhappa | 1538 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Peerzade Patil Wahidpasha Moddinpasha | 1114 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Gayagawali Sharanappa Yallappa | 656 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Mulka Babulal Mujawar | 428 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Akkalkot constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2004 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 62,701 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.