Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Kokate Manikrao Shivaji of Indian National Congress won the Sinnar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 75,630 votes (48.50% vote share). The runner-up was Waje Prakashshankarrao (Shiv Sena) with 72,800 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Kokate Manikrao Shivaji | 75630 | 48.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Waje Prakashshankarrao | 72800 | 46.70% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Dnyaneshwar Bahirubhosale | 1868 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Avhad Mahesh Zunjar | 1494 | 1.00% | Shivrajya Party |
| 5 | Barke Gopal Chindhu | 1438 | 0.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Pangarkar Arunramchandra | 631 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 7 | Bhalerao Kashinathrambhau | 625 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 8 | Chandrakant Amrutjoshi | 397 | 0.30% | Rashtrawadi Sena |
| 9 | Katore Macchindraeknath | 391 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Gangurde Kiran Somnath | 376 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 11 | Gawari Asha Genu | 289 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Sinnar constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Kokate Manikrao Shivaji (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 75,630 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.