Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2009
Nimmaka Sugreevulu of Indian National Congress won the Palakonda (ST) Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2009 state assembly election, securing 45,909 votes (42.40% vote share). The runner-up was Gopala Rao Nimmaka (Telugu Desam Party) with 29,759 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Nimmaka Sugreevulu | 45909 | 42.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Gopala Rao Nimmaka | 29759 | 27.50% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Viswasarayi Kalavathi | 21725 | 20.10% | Praja Rajyam Party |
| 4 | Vanjarapu Simhachalam | 3355 | 3.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Nimmala Nibram | 2361 | 2.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Chukka Venkatagowri | 1891 | 1.80% | Lok Satta Party |
| 7 | Biddika Appanna | 1831 | 1.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 8 | Lakki Biddiki | 1381 | 1.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
The Palakonda (ST) constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2009 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Nimmaka Sugreevulu (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 45,909 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.