Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Thakur Ramesh Singh of Indian National Congress won the Kandivali East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 50,138 votes (42.90% vote share). The runner-up was Jaiprakash Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 38,832 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Thakur Ramesh Singh | 50138 | 42.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Jaiprakash Thakur | 38832 | 33.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Pawar Vinod Tukaram | 24091 | 20.60% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 4 | Bansode Ravi Bhikaji | 950 | 0.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Harihar Kalika Yadav | 644 | 0.60% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 6 | Gurudas Ramdaskhairnar | 574 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Sanchit Subhash Borade | 574 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Md. Salim Hasham Bukhari | 295 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Shaikh Faiyaz Ahmed | 221 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Namdeo Chandraraokamble | 187 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Arun K. Kadam | 176 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Gawai Ravindra Uttam | 144 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Kandivali East constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Thakur Ramesh Singh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 50,138 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.