Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Ananathareddy Gonuguntla of Indian National Congress (I) won the Dharmavaram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 38,297 votes (52.30% vote share). The runner-up was Chinna Chigullarevu Lakshminarayana Reddy (Janta Party) with 25,120 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Ananathareddy Gonuguntla | 38297 | 52.30% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Chinna Chigullarevu Lakshminarayana Reddy | 25120 | 34.30% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Chinna Kona Rangaiah Sunku | 8958 | 12.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Apracharla Michael | 917 | 1.30% | Independent |
The Dharmavaram constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Ananathareddy Gonuguntla (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 38,297 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.