Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Makarand Laxmanraojadhav Patil of Independent won the Wai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 80,887 votes (40.70% vote share). The runner-up was Bhosale Madanprataprao (Indian National Congress) with 59,062 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Makarand Laxmanraojadhav Patil | 80887 | 40.70% | Independent |
| 2 | Bhosale Madanprataprao | 59062 | 29.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Jadhav Purushottambajirao | 35452 | 17.90% | Shiv Sena |
| 4 | Nitinkumar Laxmanraobhargude Patil | 8716 | 4.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Ashokrao Vamangaikwad | 8025 | 4.00% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 6 | Kharat Raju Bhagwan | 2565 | 1.30% | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
| 7 | Sabale Sudha Sampat | 1534 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 8 | Shivaji Khashaba More | 1024 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 9 | Jagtap Dilip Shrirang | 962 | 0.50% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 10 | Kadam Sanjay Krishnrao | 427 | 0.20% | Swatantra Bharat Paksha |
The Wai constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Makarand Laxmanraojadhav Patil (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 80,887 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.