Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2004
Chittabbai Kudupudi of Independent won the Amalapuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2004 state assembly election, securing 31,858 votes (33.40% vote share). The runner-up was Metla Satyanarayana Rao (Telugu Desam Party) with 27,818 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Chittabbai Kudupudi | 31858 | 33.40% | Independent |
| 2 | Metla Satyanarayana Rao | 27818 | 29.10% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Tadi Tatarao | 24777 | 25.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Nalla Suryachandrarao | 7629 | 8.00% | Independent |
| 5 | Krishna Prasad Sabbathi | 2137 | 2.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Mantha Sambasivasastry | 767 | 0.80% | Pyramid Party Of India |
| 7 | Andey Vyaghrilingam | 549 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Amalapuram constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2004 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Chittabbai Kudupudi (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 31,858 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.