Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Venkata Sujay Krishna Ranga Rao Ravu of Indian National Congress won the Bobbili Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 75,697 votes (49.10% vote share). The runner-up was Thentu Lakshmunaidu (Telugu Desam Party) with 51,525 votes.
A total of 10 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 Sujay Krishna Ranga Rao Ravu | 75697 | 49.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Thentu Lakshmunaidu | 51525 | 33.40% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Venkataramana Merupula | 15115 | 9.80% | Praja Rajyam Party |
| 4 | Arji Siva Prasad | 4409 | 2.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 5 | Botcha Venkata Naidu | 1930 | 1.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 6 | Shashi Panigrahi | 1714 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Appalanaidu Chappa | 1492 | 1.00% | Bharatheeya Sadharma Samsthapana Party |
| 8 | Saraswathi Penki | 1044 | 0.70% | Lok Satta Party |
| 9 | Dakoju Satyaji | 713 | 0.50% | Praja Shanthi Party |
| 10 | Botsa Ramulu | 426 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Bobbili constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Venkata Sujay Krishna Ranga Rao Ravu (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 75,697 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.