Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1999
Sananda Dilip Kumar Gokulchand of Indian National Congress won the Khamgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1999 state assembly election, securing 55,651 votes (41.50% vote share). The runner-up was Kokre Nana Nimbaji (Nationalist Congress Party) with 43,320 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Sananda Dilip Kumar Gokulchand | 55651 | 41.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kokre Nana Nimbaji | 43320 | 32.30% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Bhise Dinkar Yashwant | 34471 | 25.70% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Dilshadshaha Bismillashaha | 302 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Rajabhau Ramrao Deshmukh | 302 | 0.20% | Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha |
The Khamgaon constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1999 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Sananda Dilip Kumar Gokulchand (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 55,651 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.