Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Chandramouli Sajja of Telugu Desam Party won the Chirala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 44,156 votes (51.60% vote share). The runner-up was Ande Narasimharao (Indian National Congress) with 35,384 votes.
A total of 11 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 | Chandramouli Sajja | 44156 | 51.60% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 2 | Ande Narasimharao | 35384 | 41.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Pallapolu Sambaiah | 3394 | 4.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Tatikonda Johar Satbabu | 1280 | 1.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Karneti Nagamallbswara Rao | 534 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Ila Sudhakara Rao | 247 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 7 | N. L. Yara Prasad Pinjala | 182 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 8 | Pothuri Radhakrishnamurthi | 146 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 9 | Grandhi Gopalaswamy | 129 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | Konaki Ambikanadha Vara Prasadarao | 106 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Sikhakolli Laxmana Rao | 73 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Chirala constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 11 candidates contested for this seat. Chandramouli Sajja (Telugu Desam Party) emerged as the winner securing 44,156 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.