Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Shiwajirao Shiwramjimoghe of Indian National Congress won the Arni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 90,882 votes (54.20% vote share). The runner-up was Ingale Uttam Raghobaji (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 53,301 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Shiwajirao Shiwramjimoghe | 90882 | 54.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ingale Uttam Raghobaji | 53301 | 31.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Raju Narayan Todsam | 5530 | 3.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Masram Niranjan Shivram | 5145 | 3.10% | Gondvana Gantantra Party |
| 5 | Velade Laxmanraosonbaji | 3584 | 2.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Sidam Govinda Gangaram | 3080 | 1.80% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 7 | Marape Bhaurao Kisan | 2595 | 1.60% | Shivrajya Party |
| 8 | Dr. Vishnu Shankarraoukande | 1554 | 0.90% | Jan Surajya Shakti |
| 9 | Netaji Sitaramji Kinake | 1059 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Pendor Haribhau Kawduji | 815 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Arni constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Shiwajirao Shiwramjimoghe (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 90,882 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.