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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

Sanjay Dutt visits Shirdi Sai Baba temple, fans gather to catch a glimpse of the star

Sanjay Dutt visits Shirdi Sai Baba temple, fans gather to catch a glimpse of the star

Some time back, actress Rani Mukerji had also visited the Shirdi Sai Baba temple thanking the Lord for the success of her film 'Mardaani 2'. 

Feb 06, 2020, 18:15 PM IST
Indefinite shutdown called off in Shirdi after Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray meets people

Indefinite shutdown called off in Shirdi after Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray meets people

The villagers met Uddhav Thackeray at Ahmednagar and held talks over the issue after which they agreed to call off bandh and create no hindrance in the 100 crore development project initiated by

Jan 20, 2020, 23:52 PM IST
Shirdi shutdown called off, CM Udhhav Thackeray to discuss issue on Monday

Shirdi shutdown called off, CM Udhhav Thackeray to discuss issue on Monday

The bandh call witnessed the shutdown of the entire market, several shops, restaurants, other commercial establishments, and even local transport on Sunday.

Jan 19, 2020, 23:15 PM IST
Devotees in Shirdi protest against CM Thackeray for his comments on Sai Baba's birthplace

Devotees in Shirdi protest against CM Thackeray for his comments on Sai Baba's birthplace

The 'bandh' has been called by locals upset with Thackeray`s decision to allocate funds to develop Pathri town in Parbhani district for religious tourism, calling it the birthplace of Baba.

Jan 19, 2020, 20:47 PM IST
Amid row over Sai Baba birthplace, Shirdi residents call for indefinite shutdown

Amid row over Sai Baba birthplace, Shirdi residents call for indefinite shutdown

People living in Shirdi have called for an indefinite closure of the city to oppose Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray's decision to develop Pathri as Sai Baba's birthplace.

Jan 19, 2020, 09:14 AM IST
People in Shirdi call for bandh amid dispute over Sai Baba's birthplace

People in Shirdi call for bandh amid dispute over Sai Baba's birthplace

People in Shirdi have called for two days bandh amid rising dispute over Sai baba birthplace. All the hotels and shops would remain closed for two days starting from January 19 to mark protest over

Jan 18, 2020, 16:34 PM IST
Rani Mukerji visits Shirdi Sai Baba temple, offers prayers after 'Mardaani 2' success—Pics

Rani Mukerji visits Shirdi Sai Baba temple, offers prayers after 'Mardaani 2' success—Pics

Rani Mukerji has visited Shirdi Sai Baba Temple on previous occasions too.

Dec 16, 2019, 17:54 PM IST
Vijayadashami—the day when Sai Baba of Shirdi took Mahasamadhi

Vijayadashami—the day when Sai Baba of Shirdi took Mahasamadhi

'God Is One' was his motto and 'Sabka Malik Ek', Allah Malik favourite epigrams associated with Sai Baba of Shirdi.

Oct 07, 2019, 17:42 PM IST
Shirdi Sai Baba 'gives darshan' to devotees, his image appears on wall of Dwarkamai

Shirdi Sai Baba 'gives darshan' to devotees, his image appears on wall of Dwarkamai

Many Sai Baba devotees, who were present during the 'aarti', claimed that they saw a faint image of saint appearing on the wall of Dwarkamai – the mosque where he spent a lot of time.

Jul 12, 2019, 11:15 AM IST
Spicejet plane overshoots runway on landing at Shirdi

Spicejet plane overshoots runway on landing at Shirdi

The aircraft apparently touched down some 30-40 meters away from the landing spot and veered off the runway.

Apr 29, 2019, 17:51 PM IST
Congress' Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil quits as Maharashtra Opposition Leader

Congress' Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil quits as Maharashtra Opposition Leader

The development comes after a section of leaders in Congress complaint against Patil of indulging in anti-party activities. 

Apr 25, 2019, 20:14 PM IST
Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency of Maharashtra: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency of Maharashtra: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Here is the full list of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election in 2019 from Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency of Maharashtra.

Apr 19, 2019, 14:59 PM IST
Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency

Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency

Shirdi constituency came into existence following delimitation in 2008.

Apr 19, 2019, 12:52 PM IST
Shirdi Sai Baba temple gets Rs 14.54 crore over 11 days in donations

Shirdi Sai Baba temple gets Rs 14.54 crore over 11 days in donations

Zee News' Prashant Sharma reports that donations were made in cash, DD, debit cards and cheques. Foreign currencies, gold and silver too were given as donations.

Jan 03, 2019, 12:58 PM IST
Security tightened after threat to blow up Shirdi Airport

Security tightened after threat to blow up Shirdi Airport

A threat letter was reportedly sent out which threatened to target the airport at Shirdi.

Nov 28, 2018, 22:15 PM IST
Shirdi Saibaba Trust removes controversial signboards after protests

Shirdi Saibaba Trust removes controversial signboards after protests

A group of local residents had staged a protest march in Shirdi, alleging saffronisation of the trust.

Nov 27, 2018, 11:25 AM IST
Shirdi Saibaba Trust in Maharashtra faces allegations of ‘saffronisation’

Shirdi Saibaba Trust in Maharashtra faces allegations of ‘saffronisation’

It has been alleged that since new members and new committee took charge of the administration of the holy shrine, colours of almost all signboards were also changed.

Nov 27, 2018, 07:49 AM IST
Sai Baba Temple of Shirdi receives donations worth Rs 5.97 crore

Sai Baba Temple of Shirdi receives donations worth Rs 5.97 crore

Sai Baba Temple of Shirdi has received donations worth Rs 5.97 crore in three days.

Oct 21, 2018, 18:06 PM IST
Saibaba samadhi centenary celebrations: Shirdi temple gets Rs 5.9 cr donation from devotees

Saibaba samadhi centenary celebrations: Shirdi temple gets Rs 5.9 cr donation from devotees

The temple also received Rs 1.41 crore through online donations, debit cards, cheques and demand drafts, she said.

Oct 21, 2018, 12:13 PM IST
PM Modi brings Dussehra gifts for Shirdi, hands over house keys to over 2 lakh PMAY beneficiaries

PM Modi brings Dussehra gifts for Shirdi, hands over house keys to over 2 lakh PMAY beneficiaries

The Prime Minister also used the opportunity to hit out at the Congress and the previous UPA government.

Oct 19, 2018, 12:48 PM IST
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