Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Patra Prakasa Rao of Indian National Congress (I) won the Gudur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 41,563 votes (55.10% vote share). The runner-up was Meriga Ramakrishnaiah (Independent) with 15,851 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Patra Prakasa Rao | 41563 | 55.10% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Meriga Ramakrishnaiah | 15851 | 21.00% | Independent |
| 3 | Mangalagiri Nanadas | 14369 | 19.00% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Ingilala Kataiah | 2675 | 3.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Damarapu Subba Ramaiah | 737 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 6 | Mathangi Syamasundara Raju | 303 | 0.40% | Independent |
The Gudur constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Patra Prakasa Rao (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 41,563 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.