Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Gaikwad Varsha Eknath of Indian National Congress won the Dharavi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 52,492 votes (49.80% vote share). The runner-up was Raibage Manohar Kedari (Shiv Sena) with 42,783 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Gaikwad Varsha Eknath | 52492 | 49.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Raibage Manohar Kedari | 42783 | 40.60% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Vishnu Ramchandragaikwad | 7269 | 6.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Daulatram Bhujingraokawle | 1720 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Lokhande Shanujanardan | 645 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Rahul Nathyaba Gaikwad | 352 | 0.30% | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| 7 | Raju Sahebrao Dalvi | 255 | 0.20% | Rashtriya Krantikari Samajwadi Party |
The Dharavi constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Gaikwad Varsha Eknath (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 52,492 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.