Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2014
Viswasarayi Kalavathi of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party won the Palakonda (ST) Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2014 state assembly election, securing 55,337 votes (46.10% vote share). The runner-up was Jaya Krishna Nimmaka (Telugu Desam Party) with 53,717 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 | Viswasarayi Kalavathi | 55337 | 46.10% | Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party |
| 2 | Jaya Krishna Nimmaka | 53717 | 44.80% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Pattika Kumar | 3165 | 2.60% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | Nimmaka Sugreevulu | 3162 | 2.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Kurangi Manmadha Rao | 2483 | 2.10% | Communist Party Of India |
| 6 | Savara Puliputti Pentadu | 1423 | 1.20% | Independent |
| 7 | Biddika Venkayya | 759 | 0.60% | Independent |
The Palakonda (ST) constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2014 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Viswasarayi Kalavathi (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party) emerged as the winner securing 55,337 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.