Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Bhondekar Narendrabhojraj of Shiv Sena won the Bhandara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 103,880 votes (52.60% vote share). The runner-up was Gadkari Mahendrahusanji (Nationalist Congress Party) with 52,326 votes.
A total of 15 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 | Bhondekar Narendrabhojraj | 103880 | 52.60% | Shiv Sena |
| 2 | Gadkari Mahendrahusanji | 52326 | 26.50% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Moreshwar Ramajimeshram | 24499 | 12.40% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Fulekar Sachchidanandhiraman | 8173 | 4.10% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 5 | Nitin Pundalikraotumane | 2645 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Ramteke Ravindrasantosh | 1717 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Awasare Ramchandrapuna | 1022 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Amrut Sawaji Pardhi(KHATIK) | 807 | 0.40% | Democratic Secular Party |
| 9 | Sou.Dewangana W/o Vijaygadhawe | 763 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Ashok Mukunda Samrat | 417 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Suresh Manoharwaldekar | 341 | 0.20% | Prabuddha Republican Party |
| 12 | Awasare Ukandraomahaguji | 322 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 13 | Wasnik Satyabhama Aliessushama Wasudeo | 284 | 0.10% | Rashtrawadi Sena |
| 14 | Bansod Gulab Kanhu | 232 | 0.10% | Bharatiya Parivartan Party |
| 15 | Wasnik Sunil Maniram | 153 | 0.10% | Republican Paksha (Khoripa) |
The Bhandara constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 15 candidates contested for this seat. Bhondekar Narendrabhojraj (Shiv Sena) emerged as the winner securing 103,880 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.