Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Pasupuleti Balaraju of Indian National Congress won the Paderu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 35,653 votes (32.40% vote share). The runner-up was Goddeti Demudu (Communist Party Of India) with 35,066 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Pasupuleti Balaraju | 35653 | 32.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Goddeti Demudu | 35066 | 31.90% | Communist Party Of India |
| 3 | Tamarbha Krishnaveni | 16894 | 15.40% | Praja Rajyam Party |
| 4 | Sageni Venkataramana | 5978 | 5.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Balayya Padal Bonangi | 3849 | 3.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 6 | Lake Rajarao | 3787 | 3.40% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 7 | Madela Balanna Dora | 2670 | 2.40% | Lok Satta Party |
| 8 | Duddu Laxmoji | 2655 | 2.40% | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 9 | Apparao Kinjedi | 1760 | 1.60% | Independent |
| 10 | Kannababu Kokkula | 1728 | 1.60% | Independent |
The Paderu constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Pasupuleti Balaraju (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 35,653 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.