Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2004
Venkata Pratap Apparao Meka of Indian National Congress won the Nuzvid Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2004 state assembly election, securing 80,706 votes (55.60% vote share). The runner-up was Kotagiri Hanumantha Rao (Telugu Desam Party) with 61,498 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 | Venkata Pratap Apparao Meka | 80706 | 55.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kotagiri Hanumantha Rao | 61498 | 42.40% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Vemuri Wilson Raju | 1314 | 0.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 4 | Lamu Daniel | 676 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 5 | Tummala Lakshmanarao | 438 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 6 | Jorige Ram Prasad | 418 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Nuzvid constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2004 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Venkata Pratap Apparao Meka (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 80,706 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.