Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Mehta Prakashmanchhubhai of Bharatiya Janata Party won the Ghatkopar East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 43,600 votes (35.10% vote share). The runner-up was Bakshi Virendra Rajpal (Indian National Congress) with 33,185 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Mehta Prakashmanchhubhai | 43600 | 35.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2 | Bakshi Virendra Rajpal | 33185 | 26.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Narkar Satish Ratnakar | 26323 | 21.20% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 4 | Raja Mirani | 15173 | 12.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Tupere Ram Vitthal | 1963 | 1.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Namdeo Laxman Dhasal | 1672 | 1.40% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 7 | Kishor Kashinath Kardak | 705 | 0.60% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 8 | Tupe Shrimant Rangnath | 500 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Amar Ajit Hingwalla | 455 | 0.40% | Aihra National Party |
| 10 | Guman Kamaljitsingh(FROOTI) | 324 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Navin Virji Thakkar | 256 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Ghatkopar East constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Mehta Prakashmanchhubhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) emerged as the winner securing 43,600 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.