Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Prof.Vasant Chindhujipurke of Indian National Congress won the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 74,622 votes (47.40% vote share). The runner-up was Ashok Ramaji Wooike (Independent) with 34,204 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 | Prof.Vasant Chindhujipurke | 74622 | 47.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Ashok Ramaji Wooike | 34204 | 21.70% | Independent |
| 3 | Babasaheb Janglajikangale | 32641 | 20.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Sudhakar Baheruchandekar | 5418 | 3.40% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Dhnyaneshwar Alias Lahanu Damdu Maraskolhe | 1767 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Ashok Dattuji Meshram | 1660 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Gajanan Mahadeoraoshrirame | 1636 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 8 | Vilas Kawaduji Kannake | 978 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 9 | Haridas Sadhuji Meshram | 967 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Ramaji Gangaram Aatram | 883 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 11 | Ramdas Govinda Aatram | 725 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 12 | Chhabutai Nilkanthatekam | 539 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 13 | Chandrabhan Dasaru Ude | 502 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 14 | Netaji Sitaramji Kinake | 450 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 15 | Namdeo Alias Narayanyashwant Madavi | 345 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Ralegaon constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 15 candidates contested for this seat. Prof.Vasant Chindhujipurke (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 74,622 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.