Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Deshmukh Rajiv Anil of Nationalist Congress Party won the Chalisgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 86,505 votes (48.90% vote share). The runner-up was Rathod Wadilalparashram (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 78,105 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Deshmukh Rajiv Anil | 86505 | 48.90% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 2 | Rathod Wadilalparashram | 78105 | 44.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Kishor Bhikanrao Patil | 3745 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Laxman Shivaji Shirsath | 2980 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 5 | More Rajaram Barku | 2146 | 1.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Bhalerao Bhagwan Hari | 1282 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 7 | Bhagwatrao Shinde(RAJUPATIL) | 858 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Rathod Subhash Dudha | 741 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Kumavat Dagadumadhavrao | 514 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Chalisgaon constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Deshmukh Rajiv Anil (Nationalist Congress Party) emerged as the winner securing 86,505 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.