Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Dilip Bramhadev Mane of Indian National Congress won the Solapur South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 72,068 votes (52.60% vote share). The runner-up was Patil Ratikantshankareppa (Shiv Sena) with 54,406 votes.
A total of 12 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 | Dilip Bramhadev Mane | 72068 | 52.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Patil Ratikantshankareppa | 54406 | 39.70% | Shiv Sena |
| 3 | Turabe Suresh Kallappa | 3274 | 2.40% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Hasapure Rameshsidramappa | 1786 | 1.30% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 5 | Shendge Siddharamtukaram | 1185 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 6 | Vijaykumar Rewappagaikwad | 1033 | 0.80% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 7 | Bharati Raju Yadgirikar | 944 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 8 | Radhakrushna Yashwantpatil | 890 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 9 | Rajmane Satish Mallinath | 529 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 10 | Chandrakant Amogsidhanaikode | 426 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 11 | Dr.Nanasaheb Panditarjun | 283 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 12 | Chandrakant Doulakhyade | 243 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Solapur South constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Dilip Bramhadev Mane (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 72,068 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.