Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Vundavalli Narayanamurthy of Indian National Congress (I) won the Peddapuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 43,595 votes (58.20% vote share). The runner-up was Yeleti Dhanayya (Janta Party) with 23,375 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Vundavalli Narayanamurthy | 43595 | 58.20% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Yeleti Dhanayya | 23375 | 31.20% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Kondapalli Krishnamurthy | 5753 | 7.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Bedampudi Israel | 1517 | 2.00% | Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE) |
| 5 | Gudala Nagaraju | 688 | 0.90% | Independent |
The Peddapuram constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Vundavalli Narayanamurthy (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 43,595 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.