Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1989
Bachala Balaiah of Indian National Congress won the Ongole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1989 state assembly election, securing 68,704 votes (57.90% vote share). The runner-up was Kamepalli Venkata Ramana Rao (Telugu Desam Party) with 49,214 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 | Bachala Balaiah | 68704 | 57.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Kamepalli Venkata Ramana Rao | 49214 | 41.50% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Degala Ramakoti Vara Prasad | 221 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Tadiparti Estermma | 190 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Bodapati Singaiah | 138 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Rayipudi Kotaiah | 136 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Ongole constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1989 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Bachala Balaiah (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 68,704 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.