Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1989
Chirala Govardhana Reddy of Indian National Congress won the Bapatla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1989 state assembly election, securing 58,505 votes (57.00% vote share). The runner-up was Atchuta Rama Raju Penu Mtasa (Telugu Desam Party) with 42,922 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Chirala Govardhana Reddy | 58505 | 57.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Atchuta Rama Raju Penu Mtasa | 42922 | 41.80% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Manidala Sambasiua Rao | 556 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 4 | Annam Venkata Ramaiah | 335 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Nandipati Krishna Rao | 188 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Bezzam Samadhanam | 115 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Bapatla constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1989 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Chirala Govardhana Reddy (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 58,505 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.