Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Amanchi Krishna Mohan of Indian National Congress won the Chirala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 56,600 votes (43.60% vote share). The runner-up was Janjanam Srinivasa Rao (Telugu Desam Party) with 45,314 votes.
A total of 15 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 | Amanchi Krishna Mohan | 56600 | 43.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Janjanam Srinivasa Rao | 45314 | 34.90% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Paleti Rama Rao | 21482 | 16.60% | Praja Rajyam Party |
| 4 | Krupavardhan Rao Katta | 2114 | 1.60% | Lok Satta Party |
| 5 | Salagala Devadanam | 1072 | 0.80% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Ramabrahman Pallapolu | 1004 | 0.80% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 7 | Vema Audiseshu | 692 | 0.50% | Pyramid Party Of India |
| 8 | Vetapalem Gajendra Rao | 367 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 9 | Vutukuri Rathaiah | 224 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 10 | P. V. Narasimha Rao | 171 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Achukolu Venkayamma | 165 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Kota Venkateswara Rao Yakkala | 137 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Devarapalli Ranga Rao | 135 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 14 | Devamani Yepuri | 131 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 15 | Badarinarayana Vutukuri | 129 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Chirala constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 15 candidates contested for this seat. Amanchi Krishna Mohan (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 56,600 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.