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Shirdi Lok Sabha Elections

Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency, is one of 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in the western state of Maharashtra and will cast its vote in the 2019 election on April 29.

Votings for Lok Sabha election will happen in 4 phases in Maharashtra – April 11, April 18, April 23 and April 29 and the counting will be held on May 23.

Shirdi constituency came into existence following delimitation in 2008. It covers six assembly segments – Akole, Sangamner, Shirdi, Kopargaon, Shrirampur and Nevasa. While Akole assembly seat is reserved for members of Scheduled Tribe, Shrirampur assembly seat is reserved for members of Scheduled Caste.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Sadashiv Lokhande of the Shiv Sena – won with a huge margin of nearly 2 lakh votes. He had defeated Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure of the Indian National Congress. While Lokhande had secured 532936 votes Wakchaure got 333014 votes.

The voter turnout figure was at 68.30 percent across 1635 polling stations. Some of the other candidates in the fray were Nitin Udmale of the Aam Aadmi Party and Mahendra Dadasaheb Shinde of the Bahujan Samaj Party.

In the year 2009, Bhausaheb Wakchaure of the Shiv Sena managed to secure his winning position by getting over 1.32 lakh votes against Ramdas Athawale of the Republican Party of India (A). Wakchaure had secured 359921 votes while Athawale got 227170 votes.

Some of the other candidates in the fray were Premanand Rupawate who was an Independent and Kacharu Nagu Waghmare of the BSP.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Sadashiv Kisan Lokhande SHS

Won

486820
Kamble Bhausaheb Malhari INC

Lost

366625
Sanjay Laxman Sukhdan VBA

Lost

63287
Wakchaure Bhausaheb Rajaram IND

Lost

35526
Adv. Bansi Bhaurao Satpute CPI

Lost

20300
Pradip Sunil Sarode IND

Lost

12946
Wakchaure Bhausaheb Jayram IND

Lost

8225
Suresh Eknath Jagdhane BSP

Lost

6006
Nota NOTA

Lost

5394
Ashok Anaji Wakchaure IND

Lost

3592
Subhash Dada Tribhuvan IND

Lost

3100
Bapu Paraji Randhir IND

Lost

2475
Ashok Jagdish Jadhav RMP

Lost

1970
Borage Shankar Haribhau IND

Lost

1930
Vijay Dnyanoba Ghate RBS

Lost

1820
Kishor Limbaji Rokade IND

Lost

1704
Ganpat Machindra More IND

Lost

1692
Sachin Sadashiv Gawande IND

Lost

1665
Adv. Prakash Kacharu Aaher BRSP

Lost

1507
Adv. Amolik Govind Baburao IND

Lost

1488
Sampat Khandu Samindar IND

Lost

1290

Shirdi News

'With Blessings Of Sai Baba....': PM Modi On Laying Foundation Of Projects Worth 7500 Crore

'With Blessings Of Sai Baba....': PM Modi On Laying Foundation Of Projects Worth 7500 Crore

PM Modi inaugurated the new Darshan Queue complex at Shirdi. It is a state-of-the-art modern mega building envisaged to provide comfortable waiting areas for the devotees.

Oct 26, 2023, 17:15 PM IST
PM Modi Offers Prayers At Sai Baba Temple In Shirdi, Set To Launch Rs 7,500 Cr Projects in Maharashtra

PM Modi Offers Prayers At Sai Baba Temple In Shirdi, Set To Launch Rs 7,500 Cr Projects in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, state's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also accompanied PM Modi during the visit.

Oct 26, 2023, 13:46 PM IST
Bageshwar Dham ‘Godman’ Dhirendra Shastri Says 'Sai Baba Was A Fakir, Not God,' Case Filed

Bageshwar Dham ‘Godman’ Dhirendra Shastri Says 'Sai Baba Was A Fakir, Not God,' Case Filed

It has emerged that the Maharashtra Police have filed an FIR against Bageshwar Dham 'Sarkar' for his controversial remarks on Shirdi Sai Baba.

Apr 04, 2023, 10:46 AM IST
Mumbai-Shirdi, Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express Ticket Prices Announced Ahead of Flag off by PM Modi

Mumbai-Shirdi, Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express Ticket Prices Announced Ahead of Flag off by PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express on Mumbai-Shridi and Mumbai-Solapur routes today during his visit to Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Feb 10, 2023, 11:50 AM IST
PM Modi to Flag-Off Vande Bharat Express on Mumbai-Solapur, Shirdi route Tomorrow; Check Route, Travel Time

PM Modi to Flag-Off Vande Bharat Express on Mumbai-Solapur, Shirdi route Tomorrow; Check Route, Travel Time

The Vande Bharat Express on Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi and Mumbai-Solapur will be flagged off by PM Modi on February 10 to enhance connectivity on routes using the semi-high-speed train.

Feb 09, 2023, 07:43 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway on December 11: All you need to know

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway on December 11: All you need to know

CM Eknath Shinde confirmed that on December 11, 520 km stretch of the expressway from Nagpur to Shirdi will be opened for the public and will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi.

Dec 05, 2022, 10:24 AM IST
Vijayadashami 2022 lesser-known fact: Shirdi Sai Baba took Maha Samadhi on Dussehra

Vijayadashami 2022 lesser-known fact: Shirdi Sai Baba took Maha Samadhi on Dussehra

Shirdi Sai Baba took Maha Samadhi on Dussehra: It is believed that Shirdi Sai Baba took Mahasamadhi on the day of Dussehra or Vijayadashami. 

Oct 05, 2022, 14:16 PM IST
Shilpa Shetty shares first post with Raj Kundra in 2022, visits Shirdi temple- Watch!

Shilpa Shetty shares first post with Raj Kundra in 2022, visits Shirdi temple- Watch!

Shilpa Shetty visited Sai Baba temple in Shirdi with her husband Raj Kundra. This is her first post with her husband Raj in 2022. 

Jan 05, 2022, 18:25 PM IST
Shilpa Shetty and Rajiv Adatia travel to Shirdi to pray for sister Shamita’s win in Bigg Boss 15

Shilpa Shetty and Rajiv Adatia travel to Shirdi to pray for sister Shamita’s win in Bigg Boss 15

Shilpa Shetty and Rajiv Adatia are now travelling to Shirdi to seek blessings for their beloved sister Shamita who is currently locked inside Bigg Boss 15 house and is competing for the trophy. 

Jan 04, 2022, 16:07 PM IST
Impact of climate change? Maharashtra's Shirdi witnesses hailstorm, crops damaged

Impact of climate change? Maharashtra's Shirdi witnesses hailstorm, crops damaged

The hailstorm has damaged crops of grapes and onion in Rahata, Shrirampur and Nevasa in the Ahmednagar district.

Dec 29, 2021, 13:49 PM IST
On Dussehra, Shirdi Sai Baba took Maha Samadhi - Rare facts and pictures!

On Dussehra, Shirdi Sai Baba took Maha Samadhi - Rare facts and pictures!

According to Sai Satcharita, Baba came to Shirdi when he was only 16-year-old. It is believed that he came along with a man who was coming for a wedding to the place. 

Oct 15, 2021, 14:22 PM IST
Shirdi Saibaba temple reopens today, know how many devotees will be allowed daily, what are new guidelines

Shirdi Saibaba temple reopens today, know how many devotees will be allowed daily, what are new guidelines

According to the new guidelines issued by the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, at least 15,000 devotees who possess online passes will be allowed to entry on a daily basis at the Saibaba temple in Shirdi

Oct 07, 2021, 07:17 AM IST
TV actor Tushar Dalvi channels his inner 'Sai Baba'

TV actor Tushar Dalvi channels his inner 'Sai Baba'

Actor Tushar Dalvi plays the titular role of Shirdi Sai Baba on the TV show 'Mere Sai: Shraddha Aur Saburi'.

Sep 17, 2021, 07:57 AM IST
Shirdi Sai Baba temple changes ‘darshan’ timings amid spike in COVID-19 cases, new guidelines issued

Shirdi Sai Baba temple changes ‘darshan’ timings amid spike in COVID-19 cases, new guidelines issued

According to the new guidelines issued by the Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan Trust, the devotees will now be allowed to take darshan from 6 AM till 9 PM daily. Among other decisions, devotees will not be

Feb 24, 2021, 14:32 PM IST
'Bhumata Brigade' chief Trupti Desai, opposing Saibaba temple’s appeal for 'civilised dress', detained on way to Shirdi

'Bhumata Brigade' chief Trupti Desai, opposing Saibaba temple’s appeal for 'civilised dress', detained on way to Shirdi

Desai had earlier warned that if the boards carrying the contentious message were not removed, she and other activists would go to Shirdi and take them down themselves on December 10.

Dec 10, 2020, 15:20 PM IST
Over 1 lakh devotees donate Rs 3.09 crore within 10 days to Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi

Over 1 lakh devotees donate Rs 3.09 crore within 10 days to Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi

The devotees also donated 64 gm gold worth Rs 2,85,629 along with 2.8 kg silver worth Rs 93,000.

Nov 25, 2020, 18:04 PM IST
Unlock 5.0: Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi to reopen from this date; check guidelines and other details

Unlock 5.0: Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi to reopen from this date; check guidelines and other details

People above 65 years of age and children below 10 years will not be allowed.

Nov 15, 2020, 15:20 PM IST
Doctor arrested for molesting 12-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Shirdi

Doctor arrested for molesting 12-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Shirdi

Dr Vasant Tambe committed the offence in the early hours of September 19 when the girl was brought to the hospital with respiratory problems, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Somnath Wakchoure.

Sep 21, 2020, 19:25 PM IST
Shirdi Saibaba shrine's donations take a hit, temple's income declines due to COVID-19 lockdown

Shirdi Saibaba shrine's donations take a hit, temple's income declines due to COVID-19 lockdown

Coronavirus-induced lockdown has seriously affected the income of the famous Saibaba temple in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra as its income has taken a hit.

Sep 10, 2020, 11:22 AM IST
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