Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Adv. Dhikale Uttamraonathuji of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena won the Nashik East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 47,924 votes (34.40% vote share). The runner-up was Sanap Balasaheb Mahadu (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 29,189 votes.
A total of 15 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 | Adv. Dhikale Uttamraonathuji | 47924 | 34.40% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 2 | Sanap Balasaheb Mahadu | 29189 | 20.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Pangavhane Rajaramdinkarrao | 20182 | 14.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Pingale Devidasanandrao | 14263 | 10.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Adhav Dinkar Gotiram | 8833 | 6.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Ghiya Subhash Babulal | 5728 | 4.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Unhavane Ganeshsukadeo | 4609 | 3.30% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 8 | Satish Ashokrao Nikam | 3881 | 2.80% | Independent |
| 9 | Johare Eknath Gajmal | 2023 | 1.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 10 | Telore Kailas Nivrutti | 817 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 11 | Avhad Mahesh Zunjar | 640 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 12 | Bodake Kashinathsadashiv | 361 | 0.30% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 13 | Gaikwad Rajendradamodar | 337 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 14 | Chavhan Kailasmadhukar | 310 | 0.20% | Indian Justice Party |
| 15 | Jadhav Santosh Sudam | 275 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Nashik East constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 15 candidates contested for this seat. Adv. Dhikale Uttamraonathuji (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) emerged as the winner securing 47,924 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.