Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Chenga Reddy Reddivari of Indian National Congress won the Nagari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 50,646 votes (49.80% vote share). The runner-up was A. M. Radhakrishna (Telugu Desam Party) with 49,504 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 | Chenga Reddy Reddivari | 50646 | 49.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | A. M. Radhakrishna | 49504 | 48.70% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Pavuluri Jagannadham Naidu | 860 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 4 | R. Mahadeva Naidu | 264 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 5 | Enamandala Subramanyam Naidu | 196 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Kalikiri Narayana Reddy | 135 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 7 | R. Subramanyam Reddy | 128 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Nagari constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Chenga Reddy Reddivari (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 50,646 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.