Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1983
Mukku Kasi Reddy of Independent won the Kanigiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1983 state assembly election, securing 35,380 votes (48.30% vote share). The runner-up was Budulapalle Ramasubba Reddy (Indian National Congress) with 27,588 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 | Mukku Kasi Reddy | 35380 | 48.30% | Independent |
| 2 | Budulapalle Ramasubba Reddy | 27588 | 37.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Sura Papi Reddy | 6874 | 9.40% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | Tappeta David | 2095 | 2.90% | Indian Congress (J) |
| 5 | Paluri Ramana Reddy | 885 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Bapatla Somaiah | 507 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Kanigiri constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1983 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Mukku Kasi Reddy (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 35,380 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.