Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1983
Venkata Krishna Rao Mandali of Indian National Congress won the Avanigadda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1983 state assembly election, securing 24,852 votes (38.40% vote share). The runner-up was Srirama Prasad Vakkapattla (Independent) with 16,590 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Venkata Krishna Rao Mandali | 24852 | 38.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Srirama Prasad Vakkapattla | 16590 | 25.60% | Independent |
| 3 | Arjuna Rao Saikam | 15762 | 24.30% | Lok Dal |
| 4 | Someswara Rao Parachuri | 7034 | 10.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Ballarapu Raja Rao | 541 | 0.80% | Indian Congress (J) |
The Avanigadda constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1983 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Venkata Krishna Rao Mandali (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 24,852 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.