Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Chougule Dnyanrajdhondiram of Shiv Sena won the Umarga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 70,806 votes (44.80% vote share). The runner-up was Dr. Gaikwad Baburaopandurang (Indian National Congress) with 60,474 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 | Chougule Dnyanrajdhondiram | 70806 | 44.80% | Shiv Sena |
| 2 | Dr. Gaikwad Baburaopandurang | 60474 | 38.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Mhanttyya Kalyya Swami | 13954 | 8.80% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 4 | Gaikwad Ram Saida | 2062 | 1.30% | Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh |
| 5 | Prof. Dattatrya Krishnajikamble | 1823 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Prof. Dr. Umeshshambhaji Murumkar | 1759 | 1.10% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Popatrao Khanderaosonkamble | 1720 | 1.10% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 8 | Prof. Mohan Kamblegugalgaonkar | 1536 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 9 | Bhim Laxman Shinde | 1283 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 10 | Ubale Rajendra Baliram | 1047 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 11 | Prof. Pole Pandurangshankarrao | 990 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 12 | Waghmare Subhash Rajanna | 643 | 0.40% | Prabuddha Republican Party |
The Umarga constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 12 candidates contested for this seat. Chougule Dnyanrajdhondiram (Shiv Sena) emerged as the winner securing 70,806 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.