Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1999
Radhakhrushna Eknathrao Vikhe of Shiv Sena won the Shirdi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1999 state assembly election, securing 50,799 votes (48.70% vote share). The runner-up was Mhaske Raosaheb Nathaji (Nationalist Congress Party) with 37,399 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 | Radhakhrushna Eknathrao Vikhe | 50799 | 48.70% | Shiv Sena |
| 2 | Mhaske Raosaheb Nathaji | 37399 | 35.90% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Dr. Gondkar Eknath Bhagchand | 14557 | 14.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Vikhe Patil Khandu Kisanrao | 688 | 0.70% | Communist Party Of India |
| 5 | Gore Haribhau Maruti | 448 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Lokhande Vilas Lahu | 277 | 0.30% | Akhil Bharatiya Sena |
| 7 | Kharde Nandkishor Keshavrao | 67 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Sau. Pathare Sumanbai Dagadu | 66 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Shirdi constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1999 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Radhakhrushna Eknathrao Vikhe (Shiv Sena) emerged as the winner securing 50,799 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.