Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Wanjale Ramesh Hiraman of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena won the Khadakwasala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 79,006 votes (44.90% vote share). The runner-up was Vikas Pandharinathdangat (Nationalist Congress Party) with 56,488 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 | Wanjale Ramesh Hiraman | 79006 | 44.90% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 2 | Vikas Pandharinathdangat | 56488 | 32.10% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Murlidhar Kisan Mohol | 29171 | 16.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Landage Somnathshankar | 4392 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Siddhu Hanumantakamble | 1728 | 1.00% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 6 | Shelar Babaji Sitaram | 1378 | 0.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Advocate Subhashnarahar Godse | 990 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 8 | Yogesh Sonaba Randhir | 700 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Balasaheb Kondibaghogare | 696 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Dr. Smita Somnath Pol | 571 | 0.30% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 11 | Dr. Sadhana Pandit Pol | 493 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 12 | Dilip Sudam Kolekar | 227 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Khadakwasala constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Wanjale Ramesh Hiraman (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) emerged as the winner securing 79,006 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.