Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Janardhana Thotraj Veeravara Thodaramala of Indian National Congress won the Kurupam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 48,493 votes (41.40% vote share). The runner-up was Nimmaka Jaya Raju (Praja Rajyam Party) with 33,440 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Janardhana Thotraj Veeravara Thodaramala | 48493 | 41.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Nimmaka Jaya Raju | 33440 | 28.60% | Praja Rajyam Party |
| 3 | Kolaka Laxmana Murthy | 23707 | 20.30% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | Nimmaka Vasudeva Rao | 4471 | 3.80% | Independent |
| 5 | Puvvala Saraswathi | 2584 | 2.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Kadraka Venkata Swamy | 2208 | 1.90% | Independent |
| 7 | Arika Badama | 2139 | 1.80% | Independent |
The Kurupam constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Janardhana Thotraj Veeravara Thodaramala (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 48,493 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.