Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Chandrababu Naidu Nara of Indian National Congress (I) won the Chandragiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 35,092 votes (44.20% vote share). The runner-up was Kongara Pattabhi Rama Chowdary (Janta Party) with 32,598 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 | Chandrababu Naidu Nara | 35092 | 44.20% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Kongara Pattabhi Rama Chowdary | 32598 | 41.10% | Janta Party |
| 3 | P.Balasubramanyam Chowdary | 6482 | 8.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | V.Munaswamy Naidu | 3233 | 4.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Mallarapu Jayaramaiah | 1310 | 1.70% | Independent |
| 6 | K.Siddiah Naidu | 316 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 7 | S.Ramamurthy Reddy | 307 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Chandragiri constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Chandrababu Naidu Nara (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 35,092 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.