Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Ashok Shankarraochavan of Indian National Congress won the Bhokar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 120,849 votes (79.70% vote share). The runner-up was Kinhalkar Dr. Madhavraobhujangrao (Independent) with 13,346 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 | Ashok Shankarraochavan | 120849 | 79.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kinhalkar Dr. Madhavraobhujangrao | 13346 | 8.80% | Independent |
| 3 | Kshirsagar Bhimraomariba | 6405 | 4.20% | Shiv Sena |
| 4 | Gajbhare Bapurao | 6279 | 4.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Kshirsagar Balajidigambar | 1490 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Hulgunde Kishanraovithoba | 1433 | 0.90% | Swatantra Bharat Paksha |
| 7 | Pathan Jafar Ali Khan | 601 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Patil Vijaykumarshripatappa | 539 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Jadhav Vishnu S/o Maroti | 420 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Narayan Suryawanshidongaonkar | 362 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Bhokar constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Ashok Shankarraochavan (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 120,849 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.