MLC poll: Shiv Sena candidate Ravindra Phatak defeats NCP's Vasant Davkhare in Thane

Shiv Sena candidate Ravindra Phatak was today declared elected in the Maharashtra Legislative Council poll from Thane local bodies constituency.

Phatak defeated five-time MLC and NCP nominee Vasant Davkhare, the Deputy Chairman of the state Legislative Council.

The poll to elect an MLC from Thane local bodies constituency was held on June 3.

As many as 99.72% voters (1,057 of 1,060 voters) cast their votes.

The MLC election had all elected representatives from local civic bodies, including zilla parishad, municipal corporation and municipal council, in Thane district as voters.