Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Gavit Nirmala Ramesh of Indian National Congress won the Igatpuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 29,155 votes (23.50% vote share). The runner-up was Mengal Kashinath Dagdu (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) with 25,433 votes.
A total of 19 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 | Gavit Nirmala Ramesh | 29155 | 23.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mengal Kashinath Dagdu | 25433 | 20.50% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 3 | Ghare Ramdasvitthalrao | 19406 | 15.60% | Shiv Sena |
| 4 | Zole Shivram Shankar | 14108 | 11.40% | Peasants And Workers Party Of India |
| 5 | Anjana Surendra Raut | 11514 | 9.30% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 6 | Sabale Pundalik Dharma | 7461 | 6.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Mengal Vilas Laxman | 2561 | 2.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Mangesh Sakru Ware | 2499 | 2.00% | Rashtravadi Janata Party |
| 9 | Bhale Manjula Devram | 2084 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Dobade Vishnu Manga | 2001 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 11 | Damse Vasant Madhav | 1709 | 1.40% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 12 | Hari Budha Pardhi | 1224 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 13 | Shende Sitabai Kashinath | 1081 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 14 | Kadali Kamlu Soma | 1029 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 15 | Aawali Navaji Kisan | 989 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 16 | Zole Pushpa Mohan | 520 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 17 | Kamdi Pandurang Soma | 508 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 18 | Gangad Pandurangchapu | 494 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 19 | Darwade Kamlu Bhavdu | 493 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Igatpuri constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 19 candidates contested for this seat. Gavit Nirmala Ramesh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 29,155 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.