Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Raosaheb Shekhawat of Indian National Congress won the Amravati Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 61,331 votes (43.80% vote share). The runner-up was Dr. Sunil Panjabraodeshmukh (Independent) with 55,717 votes.
A total of 14 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 | Raosaheb Shekhawat | 61331 | 43.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Dr. Sunil Panjabraodeshmukh | 55717 | 39.80% | Independent |
| 3 | Shingore Pradeepbalwantrao | 16024 | 11.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Sameer Ratnakardeshmukh | 2104 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Abdul Raheman Abdulmajid | 1712 | 1.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Shekh Akabar Shekhismaile | 818 | 0.60% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 7 | Patil Sir Alias Pappu Bhau | 576 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Mo.Salim Mo.Jafar | 447 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Dr. Karim Shah Rahemanshah | 427 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Vahidkhan Badarkhan | 375 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Pravin Vasant Kendale | 258 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Bagdi Purushottamkisanlal | 146 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Tayde Mahesh Bhojraj | 128 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 14 | Jain Shishir Ashok | 77 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Amravati constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 14 candidates contested for this seat. Raosaheb Shekhawat (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 61,331 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.