Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1999
Purke Vasant Chindhuji of Indian National Congress won the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1999 state assembly election, securing 53,852 votes (53.30% vote share). The runner-up was Atram Ramaji Gangaram (Shiv Sena) with 31,347 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 | Purke Vasant Chindhuji | 53852 | 53.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Atram Ramaji Gangaram | 31347 | 31.00% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Kinwatkar Arunbhau Sakharamji | 10971 | 10.90% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 4 | Surpam Laxman Bhusru | 1439 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Kowe Purushottam Tanba | 1421 | 1.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Dilip Keshaorao Nehare | 1291 | 1.30% | Independent |
| 7 | Rajesh Wasudeo Sayam | 504 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Madavi Kawadu Punjaram | 280 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Ralegaon constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1999 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Purke Vasant Chindhuji (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 53,852 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.