Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1999
Dada Jadhavrao of Janata Dal (Secular) won the Purandar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1999 state assembly election, securing 44,250 votes (38.60% vote share). The runner-up was Chandukaka Jagtap (Indian National Congress) with 28,339 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Dada Jadhavrao | 44250 | 38.60% | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| 2 | Chandukaka Jagtap | 28339 | 24.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Ingale Sudamrao Kondiba | 19574 | 17.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Shinde Dhananjay Tukaram | 9560 | 8.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Rambhau Zagade | 7456 | 6.50% | Shiv Sena |
| 6 | Sanjay Dnyandeo Jagtap | 1697 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Dada Jadhav | 1415 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Walhekar Krishnaji Punaji | 991 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 9 | Jadhav Rajendra Jayawantrao | 940 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 10 | Shewale Dhananjay Maruti | 323 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Purandar constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1999 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Dada Jadhavrao (Janata Dal (Secular)) emerged as the winner securing 44,250 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.