Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Gite Vasantrao Nivrutti of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena won the Nashik Central Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 62,167 votes (46.40% vote share). The runner-up was Dr. Bachchhav Shobhadinesh (Indian National Congress) with 30,998 votes.
A total of 13 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 | Gite Vasantrao Nivrutti | 62167 | 46.40% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 2 | Dr. Bachchhav Shobhadinesh | 30998 | 23.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Bagul Sunil Kisan | 24784 | 18.50% | Shiv Sena |
| 4 | Saiyyad Mushir Munirodin | 9206 | 6.90% | Samajwadi Party |
| 5 | Shafik Harun Chaudhari | 3168 | 2.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Kokani Akhtar Gafur | 1538 | 1.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Jadhav Bhimrao Abaji | 591 | 0.40% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 8 | Jagtap Milind Ashok | 416 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Ghoderao Prashantashokrao | 277 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Jafar Ikbal Bagwan | 230 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Ramnath Radhujikadbhane | 214 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Sapkale Dipmala Pundlik | 169 | 0.10% | Hindustan Janata Party |
| 13 | Shekh Yunus Abdul | 153 | 0.10% | Navbharat Nirman Party |
The Nashik Central constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 13 candidates contested for this seat. Gite Vasantrao Nivrutti (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) emerged as the winner securing 62,167 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.