Maharashtra · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2004
Shende Pramod Bhusaheb of Indian National Congress won the Wardha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Maharashtra in the 2004 state assembly election, securing 53,963 votes (42.50% vote share). The runner-up was Shyam Gaikwad (Independent) with 34,731 votes.
A total of 13 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 | Shende Pramod Bhusaheb | 53963 | 42.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Shyam Gaikwad | 34731 | 27.40% | Independent |
| 3 | Dr. Gode Shirish Santoshrao | 15519 | 12.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Ravikant Panduranj Balpande | 10883 | 8.60% | Shiv Sena |
| 5 | Ithape Sunita Bhaskar | 4774 | 3.80% | Independent |
| 6 | Aglawe Vijay Nagorao | 2703 | 2.10% | Republican Party Of India (A) |
| 7 | Sui. Manda Babaro Kombe | 1018 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 8 | Rajendra Gulabrao Shembarkar | 968 | 0.80% | Independent |
| 9 | Ravindra Mohanchand Sahu Pappu Sahu | 642 | 0.50% | Vidharbha Rajya Party |
| 10 | Pravin Manoharrao Raut | 582 | 0.50% | Rashtriya Lok Dal |
| 11 | Vilas Shamrao Kumre | 558 | 0.40% | Indian Justice Party |
| 12 | Dhananjay Wasudeorao Admane Patil | 323 | 0.30% | Rashtriya Samajik Nayak Paksha |
| 13 | Kuttarmare Prashant Ramkrishnaji | 277 | 0.20% | Ambedkarist Republican Party |
The Wardha constituency is part of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2004 Assembly election, 13 candidates contested for this seat. Shende Pramod Bhusaheb (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 53,963 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.