Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Gawit Rajendra Dhedya of Indian National Congress won the Palghar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 55,665 votes (41.80% vote share). The runner-up was Manisha Manohar Nimkar (Shiv Sena) with 34,694 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 | Gawit Rajendra Dhedya | 55665 | 41.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Manisha Manohar Nimkar | 34694 | 26.10% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Nam Shankar Sakharam | 30683 | 23.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Varkhande Rama Lalya | 4560 | 3.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Sutar Gangaram Dhakat | 3677 | 2.80% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 6 | Lahange Sunil Balu | 1549 | 1.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Makan Lallu Dhodi | 1174 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 8 | Marle Sanjay Jairam | 1163 | 0.90% | Independent |
The Palghar constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Gawit Rajendra Dhedya (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 55,665 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.