Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Gawande Sanjay Laxman of Shiv Sena won the Akot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 37,834 votes (25.60% vote share). The runner-up was Gangane Sudhakarramkrishna (Indian National Congress) with 36,869 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 | Gawande Sanjay Laxman | 37834 | 25.60% | Shiv Sena |
| 2 | Gangane Sudhakarramkrishna | 36869 | 24.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Mankar Prabhakartulshiram | 32629 | 22.00% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 4 | Bharsakle Prakashgunwant | 32415 | 21.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Gajanan Gopalraopundkar | 2216 | 1.50% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 6 | Salim Ahmad Khan Sabjekhan | 1536 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Syd. Matin Ahmad Syd. Ab.Sattar | 945 | 0.60% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 8 | Mule Bhashkarbhagwanji | 857 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 9 | Syd. Sharif Syd. Sikandar | 847 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Moh. Azhar Sk. Muntejar | 764 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 11 | Rathod Sheshraopandurang | 667 | 0.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 12 | Nathe Kailasmahadeorao | 453 | 0.30% | Hindustan Janata Party |
The Akot constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Gawande Sanjay Laxman (Shiv Sena) emerged as the winner securing 37,834 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.