Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Ganpat Kalu Gaikwad of Independent won the Kalyan East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 60,592 votes (49.10% vote share). The runner-up was Pundlik Balu Mhatre (Shiv Sena) with 36,106 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 | Ganpat Kalu Gaikwad | 60592 | 49.10% | Independent |
| 2 | Pundlik Balu Mhatre | 36106 | 29.30% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Dr. R. B. Singh | 15140 | 12.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Belamkar Milindchandrakant | 5172 | 4.20% | Rashtravadi Janata Party |
| 5 | Owhal Rambhau Bhau | 2867 | 2.30% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Rokade Pralhad Sahadu | 1843 | 1.50% | Rashtriya Samaj Paksha |
| 7 | Dhananjay Bappasahebjogdand | 650 | 0.50% | Shivrajya Party |
| 8 | Abhay Ashok Puranik | 559 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Uddhav Vitthal Zende | 479 | 0.40% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
The Kalyan East constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Ganpat Kalu Gaikwad (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 60,592 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.