Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1999
Sudarashan Bhagwanrao Nimkar of Indian National Congress won the Rajura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1999 state assembly election, securing 50,654 votes (37.40% vote share). The runner-up was Ad. Chatap Waman Sadashivrao (Swatantra Bharat Paksha) with 43,171 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Sudarashan Bhagwanrao Nimkar | 50654 | 37.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ad. Chatap Waman Sadashivrao | 43171 | 31.90% | Swatantra Bharat Paksha |
| 3 | Hemant Shukram Wairagade | 34238 | 25.30% | Shiv Sena |
| 4 | Vilas Narayanrao Bongirwar | 4360 | 3.20% | Gondvana Gantantra Party |
| 5 | Pathade Siddharth Astik | 2325 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 6 | Shedmake Namdeo Manikrao | 737 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Rajura constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1999 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Sudarashan Bhagwanrao Nimkar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 50,654 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.