Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Kotwal Shirishkumarvasantrao of Independent won the Chandvad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 57,655 votes (36.50% vote share). The runner-up was Bhalerao Uttam (BABA)GANPAT (Nationalist Congress Party) with 39,345 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 | Kotwal Shirishkumarvasantrao | 57655 | 36.50% | Independent |
| 2 | Bhalerao Uttam (BABA)GANPAT | 39345 | 24.90% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Aher Arun Dadaji | 36261 | 22.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Jadhav Shashikantharibhau | 15448 | 9.80% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 5 | Laxmibai Narayanshewale | 2496 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Rakibe Arvind Damodhar | 2348 | 1.50% | Swabhimani Paksha |
| 7 | Dr. Kotwal Dattatrayamadhavrao | 1634 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Bhatewal Uttamparshuram | 1179 | 0.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 9 | Arun Kisan Yashwante | 1007 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Chandrakant Chintamanubale | 710 | 0.50% | Shivrajya Party |
The Chandvad constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Kotwal Shirishkumarvasantrao (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 57,655 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.