Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2004
Adv. Chatap Wamanrao Sadashivrao of Swatantra Bharat Paksha won the Rajura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2004 state assembly election, securing 66,216 votes (37.70% vote share). The runner-up was Nimkar Sudarshan Bhagwanrao (Indian National Congress) with 57,155 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. Chatap Wamanrao Sadashivrao | 66216 | 37.70% | Swatantra Bharat Paksha |
| 2 | Nimkar Sudarshan Bhagwanrao | 57155 | 32.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Arun Ramchandrarao Dhote | 24230 | 13.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Satva Kerba Thorat | 4569 | 2.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Nawale Arun Narayanrao | 4464 | 2.50% | Independent |
| 6 | Pawar Tukaram Khema | 3460 | 2.00% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 7 | Ampale Dhondiram Khanduji | 2667 | 1.50% | Ambedkarist Republican Party |
| 8 | Phulsange Govardhan Atmaram | 2472 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 9 | Dr.Khobragade Shyamrao Vishnu | 2387 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Chaudhari Baburao Bhauji | 1978 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Murlidhar Keshavrao Alam | 1736 | 1.00% | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| 12 | Mukundrao Govinda Tekam | 1675 | 1.00% | Gondvana Gantantra Party |
| 13 | Gokhare Satish Janardhan | 1180 | 0.70% | Shivrajya Party |
| 14 | Katkar Satyapal Raghogi | 943 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 15 | Ramdas Tukaramji Chaudhari | 687 | 0.40% | Samajwadi Party |
The Rajura constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2004 Assembly election, 15 candidates contested for this seat. Adv. Chatap Wamanrao Sadashivrao (Swatantra Bharat Paksha) emerged as the winner securing 66,216 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.