Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Gadakh Shankarraoyashwantrao of Nationalist Congress Party won the Nevasa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 91,429 votes (53.50% vote share). The runner-up was Langhe Vitthal Wakilrao (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 69,943 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Gadakh Shankarraoyashwantrao | 91429 | 53.50% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 2 | Langhe Vitthal Wakilrao | 69943 | 40.90% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Gadakh Tukaramgangadhar | 5166 | 3.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Pehere Rambhau Kacharu | 1502 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Kardile Sakhaharirambhau | 971 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Vikas Dadu Chavan | 906 | 0.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Padale Dnyandeokarbhari | 686 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Ushatai Bhagwanraounhawane | 400 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Nevasa constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Gadakh Shankarraoyashwantrao (Nationalist Congress Party) emerged as the winner securing 91,429 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.