Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Dinanath Deorao Padole of Indian National Congress won the Nagpur South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 69,711 votes (44.40% vote share). The runner-up was Kishor Ratanlal Kumeriya (Shiv Sena) with 39,316 votes.
A total of 18 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 | Dinanath Deorao Padole | 69711 | 44.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kishor Ratanlal Kumeriya | 39316 | 25.00% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Mate Mohan Gopalrao | 16018 | 10.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Uttam Shewde | 10326 | 6.60% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Ashok Dhawad | 6611 | 4.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Kishor Chindhujigajbhiye | 4681 | 3.00% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 7 | Sanjay Laxman Patil | 3364 | 2.10% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 8 | Daud Bhaie Sheikh | 1275 | 0.80% | Democratic Secular Party |
| 9 | Deepak Gulabraonagpure | 1119 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | Panchbudhe Yupkumarmadhukar | 836 | 0.50% | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 11 | Nagrare Prashantvandeo | 833 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 12 | Adv. Milind Anandraokhobragade | 697 | 0.40% | Republican Party Of India (DEMOCRATIC) |
| 13 | Khandale Krishanraoraghoba | 570 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 14 | Prakash Shankarraocharpe | 501 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 15 | D. R. Madavi | 405 | 0.30% | Gondvana Gantantra Party |
| 16 | Deshmukh Jitendra | 395 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 17 | Korke Pradeep S. | 267 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 18 | Jeenda Shrawanji Bhagat | 182 | 0.10% | Shoshit Samaj Dal (AKHIL BAHARATIYA) |
The Nagpur South constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 18 candidates contested for this seat. Dinanath Deorao Padole (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 69,711 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.