Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1999
Kasawar Wamanrao Bapurao of Indian National Congress won the Wani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 1999 state assembly election, securing 38,725 votes (39.30% vote share). The runner-up was Derkar Sanjay Nilkanth (Nationalist Congress Party) with 27,202 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 | Kasawar Wamanrao Bapurao | 38725 | 39.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Derkar Sanjay Nilkanth | 27202 | 27.60% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Mohitkar Vinod Bhaskarrao | 27159 | 27.60% | Shiv Sena |
| 4 | Ghosh Geet Motiram | 3239 | 3.30% | Communist Party Of India |
| 5 | Suresh Baliram Wuike | 755 | 0.80% | Samajwadi Janata Party (MAHARASHTRA) |
| 6 | Narayanrao Gode | 458 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 7 | Tekam Kisan Ayya | 325 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 8 | Bharne Hiraman Keshao | 269 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Aabid Husen Jahid Husen | 267 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 10 | Derkar Satish Janardhan | 190 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Wani constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1999 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Kasawar Wamanrao Bapurao (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 38,725 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.