Sangamner vidhan sabha election results tell the story of one of Maharashtra’s most enduring political dynasties — and its dramatic fall in 2024. Located in Ahmednagar (now Ahilyanagar) district, Sangamner (constituency number 217) is a General (GEN) category vidhan sabha seat forming part of the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency alongside Akole, Shirdi, Kopargaon, Shrirampur, and Nevasa.
The constituency comprises the entire Sangamner tehsil and part of Rahata tehsil a prosperous agrarian belt known for horticulture, cash crops, and its strong cooperative movement. For nearly four decades, Sangamner was synonymous with Balasaheb Thorat (Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat), the Congress stalwart, former state minister, and one-time state party chief, who won the seat eight consecutive times from 1985 to 2019 — a record following his father Bhausaheb Santuji Thorat’s earlier tenure.
In a stunning 2024 upset, first-time Shiv Sena (Shinde) candidate Amol Dhondiba Khatal defeated Thorat by 10,560 votes, ending one of the longest MLA runs in the state. Below is the complete Sangamner vidhan sabha election history with year-wise results, vote counts, winning margins, and voter turnout data.
List of All MLAs from Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Seat
| Year | Elected MLA | Party | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amol Dhondiba Khatal | Shiv Sena (SHS) | 1,12,386 |
| 2019 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 1,25,380 |
| 2014 | Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat | Indian National Congress (INC) | 1,03,564 |
| 2009 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 96,686 |
| 2004 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 1,20,058 |
| 1999 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 61,975 |
| 1995 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 73,611 |
| 1990 | Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat | Indian National Congress (INC) | 57,465 |
| 1985 | Thorat Balasaheb Alias Vijay Bhausaheb | Independent (IND) | 40,218 |
| 1980 | Khatal Bhikaji Jijaba | Indian National Congress (I) | 37,885 |
| 1978 | Thorat Bhausaheb Santuji | Indian National Congress (INC) | 33,627 |
| 1972 | Khatal Bhikajirao Jijaba | Indian National Congress (INC) | 47,634 |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 2024 Result
The Sangamner vidhan sabha election 2024 was held on 20 November 2024 as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 2024. Results were declared on 23 November 2024. The voter turnout was 76.28%.
Shiv Sena (SHS) candidate Amol Dhondiba Khatal won the Sangamner MLA seat with 1,12,386 votes (50.95%), defeating Indian National Congress candidate Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat (the eight-term sitting MLA) who secured 1,01,826 votes (46.16%). The winning margin in Sangamner 2024 was 10,560 votes — a historic upset that ended Balasaheb Thorat’s near four-decade hold on the seat and marked a major Mahayuti gain in the Shirdi Lok Sabha region.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amol Dhondiba Khatal | Shiv Sena (SHS) | 1,12,386 | 50.95% |
| 2 | Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat | Indian National Congress (INC) | 1,01,826 | 46.16% |
| 3 | Abdulaziz Ahmedsharif Vohara | Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) | — | — |
| 4–onwards | Other candidates | Various | — | — |
| Winning Margin | 10,560 |
Note: Individual vote counts for candidates ranked 3 onwards are not yet available from official sources. The top-two votes and vote shares are confirmed from ECI/media data.
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 2019 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 2019, the total electorate was 2,70,499 registered voters. A total of 1,94,733 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 71.99%. The Sangamner election 2019 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 2019.
Indian National Congress candidate Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb won the Sangamner MLA seat with 1,25,380 votes, defeating Shiv Sena candidate Navale Sahebrao Ramchandra who secured 63,128 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 2019 was 62,252 votes — Thorat’s dominant eighth consecutive win.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 1,25,380 | 64.39% |
| 2 | Navale Sahebrao Ramchandra | Shiv Sena (SHS) | 63,128 | 32.42% |
| 3 | Bapusaheb Bhagvat Tajane | Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) | 1,897 | 0.97% |
| 4 | NOTA | None of the Above | 1,692 | 0.87% |
| 5 | Sharad Dnyandev Gorde | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) | 1,182 | 0.61% |
| 6 | Bapu Paraji Randhir | Independent (IND) | 473 | 0.24% |
| 7 | Avinash Haushiram Bhor | Independent (IND) | 451 | 0.23% |
| 8 | Kaliram Bahiru Popalghat | Independent (IND) | 281 | 0.14% |
| 9 | Sampat Maruti Kolekar | Bahujan Mukti Party (BMUP) | 249 | 0.13% |
| Total | 1,94,733 | 71.99% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 2014 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 2014, the total electorate was 2,53,927 registered voters. A total of 1,82,076 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 71.70%. The Sangamner election 2014 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 2014.
Indian National Congress candidate Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat won the Sangamner MLA seat with 1,03,564 votes, defeating Shiv Sena candidate Aher Janardan Mhatarba who secured 44,759 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 2014 was 58,805 votes — Thorat retaining the seat comfortably even as the BJP and Shiv Sena contested separately in the Modi-wave election.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat | Indian National Congress (INC) | 1,03,564 | 56.88% |
| 2 | Aher Janardan Mhatarba | Shiv Sena (SHS) | 44,759 | 24.58% |
| 3 | Rajesh Madhav Chaudahari | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 25,007 | 13.73% |
| 4 | Abasaheb Sambhajirao Thorat | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 2,650 | 1.46% |
| 5 | Adv Aher Prakash Kachru | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 1,394 | 0.77% |
| 6 | NOTA | None of the Above | 1,273 | 0.70% |
| 7 | Kaliram Bahiru Popalghat | Bahujan Navnirman Sena (BNS) | 976 | 0.54% |
| 8 | Yasar Mohammadisak Shaikh | Independent (IND) | 946 | 0.52% |
| 9 | Avinash Haushiram Bhor | Independent (IND) | 697 | 0.38% |
| 10 | Sunita Jayprakash Belhekar | Independent (IND) | 468 | 0.26% |
| 11 | Dighe Annasaheb Sopan | Independent (IND) | 342 | 0.19% |
| Total | 1,82,076 | 71.70% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 2009 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 2009, the total electorate was 2,29,249 registered voters. A total of 1,53,134 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 66.80%. The Sangamner election 2009 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 2009.
Indian National Congress candidate Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb won the Sangamner MLA seat with 96,686 votes, defeating Shiv Sena candidate Kute Babasaheb Dhondiba who secured 41,310 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 2009 was 55,376 votes — another dominant Thorat win.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 96,686 | 63.14% |
| 2 | Kute Babasaheb Dhondiba | Shiv Sena (SHS) | 41,310 | 26.98% |
| 3 | Adv Nishatai Shiurkar | Samajwadi Jan Parishad (SWJP) | 4,227 | 2.76% |
| 4 | Randhir Bapu Paraji | Independent (IND) | 2,772 | 1.81% |
| 5 | Dr Dere Bhanudas Genuji | Independent (IND) | 2,575 | 1.68% |
| 6 | Ramdas Laxman Suralkar | Independent (IND) | 1,443 | 0.94% |
| 7 | Pande Suman Subhash | Independent (IND) | 1,280 | 0.84% |
| 8 | Kadam Gajanan Baburao | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 1,084 | 0.71% |
| 9 | Ashok Sakahari Khatal | Independent (IND) | 801 | 0.52% |
| 10 | Gore Suryabhan Baburao | Independent (IND) | 538 | 0.35% |
| 11 | Kute Babasaheb Ramnath | Independent (IND) | 418 | 0.27% |
| Total | 1,53,134 | 66.80% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 2004 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 2004, a total of 1,68,995 valid votes were recorded. The Sangamner election 2004 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 2004.
Indian National Congress candidate Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb won the Sangamner MLA seat with 1,20,058 votes — his highest-ever vote total — defeating Shiv Sena candidate Sambhajirao Ramchandra Thorat who secured 44,301 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 2004 was 75,757 votes — one of the largest margins in the constituency’s history.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 1,20,058 | 71.04% |
| 2 | Sambhajirao Ramchandra Thorat | Shiv Sena (SHS) | 44,301 | 26.21% |
| 3 | Suryabhan Baburao | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 4,636 | 2.74% |
| Total | 1,68,995 |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 1999 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 1999, the total electorate was 1,94,656 registered voters. A total of 1,36,738 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 74.30%. The Sangamner election 1999 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 1999.
Indian National Congress candidate Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb won the Sangamner MLA seat with 61,975 votes, defeating Shiv Sena candidate Gulve Bapusaheb Namdeo who secured 40,524 votes. The newly formed NCP’s Shinde Krishnarao Alias Dilip finished third with 30,799 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 1999 was 21,451 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 61,975 | 45.32% |
| 2 | Gulve Bapusaheb Namdeo | Shiv Sena (SHS) | 40,524 | 29.64% |
| 3 | Shinde Krishnarao Alias Dilip Sayaram | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 30,799 | 22.52% |
| 4 | Jadhav Shivnath Sakharam | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 2,589 | 1.89% |
| 5 | Shinde Dilip Tukaram | Independent (IND) | 593 | 0.43% |
| 6 | Asane Ashok Harishchandra | Independent (IND) | 258 | 0.19% |
| Total | 1,36,738 | 74.30% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 1995 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 1995, the total electorate was 1,88,292 registered voters. A total of 1,44,423 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 78.68%. The Sangamner election 1995 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 1995.
Indian National Congress candidate Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb won the Sangamner MLA seat with 73,611 votes, defeating Independent candidate Gulave Bapusaheb Namdeo who secured 58,957 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 1995 was 14,654 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorat Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress (INC) | 73,611 | 50.97% |
| 2 | Gulave Bapusaheb Namdeo | Independent (IND) | 58,957 | 40.82% |
| 3 | Navale Sahebrao Ramchandra | Janata Dal (JD) | 6,779 | 4.69% |
| 4 | Ithape Arun Damu | Shiv Sena (SHS) | 1,949 | 1.35% |
| 5 | Gaikwad Ramesh Lahuji | Independent (IND) | 876 | 0.61% |
| 6 | Dudhe Subhash Devidas | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 792 | 0.55% |
| 7 | Gopale Somnath Bapu | Independent (IND) | 533 | 0.37% |
| 8 | Mohite Vishwas Baburao | Independent (IND) | 427 | 0.30% |
| 9 | Sayyedimam Bandeali | Independent (IND) | 287 | 0.20% |
| 10 | Shinde Balasaheb Karbhari | Independent (IND) | 212 | 0.15% |
| Total | 1,44,423 | 78.68% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 1990 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 1990, the total electorate was 1,68,434 registered voters. A total of 1,15,697 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 69.73%. The Sangamner election 1990 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 1990.
Indian National Congress candidate Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat won the Sangamner MLA seat with 57,465 votes, narrowly defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Gunjal Vasantrao Sakharam who secured 52,603 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 1990 was just 4,862 votes — the closest contest Thorat faced during his long career, in a strong year for the BJP.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vijay Alias Balasaheb Bhausaheb Thorat | Indian National Congress (INC) | 57,465 | 49.67% |
| 2 | Gunjal Vasantrao Sakharam | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 52,603 | 45.47% |
| 3 | Sawant Dashrath Namdeo | Janata Dal (JD) | 1,713 | 1.48% |
| 4 | Asha Bapusaheb Bhangare | Independent (IND) | 1,328 | 1.15% |
| 5 | Patil Kisan Bhadu | Doordarshi Party (DDP) | 838 | 0.72% |
| 6 | Kishor Bansilal Panchariya | Independent (IND) | 613 | 0.53% |
| 7 | Shinde Sambhaji Umaji | Indian Congress (Socialist-Sarat Chandra Sinha) | 400 | 0.35% |
| 8 | Bhalarao Kacharu Bhamaji | Independent (IND) | 209 | 0.18% |
| 9 | Ashok Gangadhar Jagtap | Independent (IND) | 203 | 0.18% |
| 10 | Chattar Bhimraj Namdeo | Independent (IND) | 107 | 0.09% |
| 11 | Varpe Kisan Vithoba | Independent (IND) | 98 | 0.08% |
| 12 | Pansare Subhash Sampat | Independent (IND) | 50 | 0.04% |
| 13 | Bhausaheb Kisan Vadak | Independent (IND) | 44 | 0.04% |
| 14 | Sitaram Dagadu Tambe | Independent (IND) | 26 | 0.02% |
| Total | 1,15,697 | 69.73% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 1985 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 1985, the total electorate was 1,29,034 registered voters. A total of 90,573 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 71.54%. The Sangamner election 1985 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 1985.
Independent candidate Thorat Balasaheb Alias Vijay Bhausaheb won the Sangamner MLA seat with 40,218 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Thorat Shakuntala Khanderao who secured 30,059 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 1985 was 10,159 votes — Balasaheb Thorat’s first career win, contesting as an Independent before consolidating the seat for Congress. This marked the beginning of his eight-term run.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorat Balasaheb Alias Vijay Bhausaheb | Independent (IND) | 40,218 | 44.40% |
| 2 | Thorat Shakuntala Khanderao | Indian National Congress (INC) | 30,059 | 33.19% |
| 3 | Andhale Gangadhar Bajaba | Indian Congress (Socialist) (ICS) | 15,208 | 16.79% |
| 4 | Sonawane Trimbakrao Gangadhar | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 3,135 | 3.46% |
| 5 | Varpe Kisan Vithoba | Independent (IND) | 955 | 1.05% |
| 6 | Thorat Madhav Vithoba | Independent (IND) | 462 | 0.51% |
| 7 | Mohitepatil Vishwasrao Baburao | Independent (IND) | 250 | 0.28% |
| 8 | Kadalag Eknath Madhukar | Independent (IND) | 154 | 0.17% |
| 9 | Joshi Bhansaheb Lahanu | Independent (IND) | 132 | 0.15% |
| Total | 90,573 | 71.54% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 1980 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 1980, the total electorate was 1,17,986 registered voters. A total of 73,730 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 63.66%. The Sangamner election 1980 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 1980.
Indian National Congress (I) candidate Khatal Bhikaji Jijaba won the Sangamner MLA seat with 37,885 votes, narrowly defeating Independent candidate Thorat Sambhaji Ramchandra who secured 35,845 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 1980 was just 2,040 votes — a tight two-way contest.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khatal Bhikaji Jijaba | Indian National Congress (I) | 37,885 | 51.38% |
| 2 | Thorat Sambhaji Ramchandra | Independent (IND) | 35,845 | 48.62% |
| Total | 73,730 | 63.66% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 1978 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 1978, the total electorate was 1,05,445 registered voters. A total of 76,981 valid votes were cast, reflecting a voter turnout of 75.35%. The Sangamner election 1978 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 1978.
Indian National Congress candidate Thorat Bhausaheb Santuji won the Sangamner MLA seat with 33,627 votes, narrowly defeating Janata Party candidate Khatal Bhikaji Jijaba who secured 32,526 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 1978 was just 1,101 votes — a closely fought contest. The winner, Bhausaheb Santuji Thorat, was the father of future eight-term MLA Balasaheb Thorat.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorat Bhausaheb Santuji | Indian National Congress (INC) | 33,627 | 43.68% |
| 2 | Khatal Bhikaji Jijaba | Janata Party (JNP) | 32,526 | 42.25% |
| 3 | Sonawane Trymbakrao Gangadhar | Communist Party of India (CPI) | 5,805 | 7.54% |
| 4 | Patel Hyder Mohommed | Independent (IND) | 1,940 | 2.52% |
| 5 | Gunjan Tukaram Jijaba | Independent (IND) | 1,545 | 2.01% |
| 6 | Haribhau Kisan Gadekar | Independent (IND) | 1,061 | 1.38% |
| 7 | Wale Dadasaheb Baban | Independent (IND) | 477 | 0.62% |
| Total | 76,981 | 75.35% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election 1972 Result
In the Sangamner vidhan sabha election 1972, the total electorate was 1,05,721 registered voters. A total of 61,724 valid votes were polled, reflecting a voter turnout of 60.58%. The Sangamner election 1972 was held as part of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections 1972.
Indian National Congress candidate Khatal Bhikajirao Jijaba won the Sangamner MLA seat with 47,634 votes — a dominant 77.17% vote share — defeating Independent candidate Gade Mohanrao Abasaheb who secured 10,660 votes. The winning margin in Sangamner 1972 was 36,974 votes.
| S.No. | Candidate | Party | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khatal Bhikajirao Jijaba | Indian National Congress (INC) | 47,634 | 77.17% |
| 2 | Gade Mohanrao Abasaheb | Independent (IND) | 10,660 | 17.27% |
| 3 | Laxmikant Deshpande | Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) | 2,991 | 4.85% |
| 4 | Mahavirsing Pardeshi | Independent (IND) | 439 | 0.71% |
| Total | 61,724 | 60.58% |
Sangamner Vidhan Sabha Election Result FAQ
Who is the current MLA of Sangamner Vidhan Sabha constituency?
Amol Dhondiba Khatal of Shiv Sena (Shinde) is the current MLA of Sangamner, elected for the first time in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election. He defeated Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat to win the seat.
Who won the Sangamner Assembly election in 2024?
Amol Khatal (Shiv Sena) won with 112,386 votes (about 51%), defeating eight-time MLA Balasaheb Thorat of Congress, who got 101,826 votes (about 46%). The margin was 10,560 votes.
Why was the 2024 Sangamner result considered historic?
Because Balasaheb Thorat, unbeaten since 1985 across eight consecutive terms, lost the seat for the first time. His defeat by first-time candidate Amol Khatal was one of the biggest upsets of the 2024 Maharashtra election.
What was the Sangamner Vidhan Sabha result in 2019?
Balasaheb Thorat (Congress) won comfortably with 125,380 votes (about 65%), defeating Shiv Sena’s Sahebrao Ramchandra Navale, who secured 63,128 votes. The winning margin was 62,252 votes.
What was the Sangamner Assembly result in 2014?
Balasaheb Thorat (Congress) won with 103,564 votes, defeating Shiv Sena’s Aher Janardan, who got 44,759 votes. Thorat retained his stronghold with a strong margin.
How many times did Balasaheb Thorat win the Sangamner seat?
Balasaheb Thorat won Sangamner for eight consecutive terms, first in 1985 as an independent and later as a Congress candidate, before losing in 2024. Since 1978, Congress has won the seat 6 times and BJP/allies 3 times.