Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2004
Nandyala Varadarajulu Reddy of Indian National Congress won the Proddatur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 2004 state assembly election, securing 54,419 votes (39.60% vote share). The runner-up was Mallela Linga Reddy (Independent) with 37,390 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 | Nandyala Varadarajulu Reddy | 54419 | 39.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Mallela Linga Reddy | 37390 | 27.20% | Independent |
| 3 | Kovvuru Balachandra Reddy | 22118 | 16.10% | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| 4 | Dr. M.V. Ramana Reddy | 18458 | 13.40% | Independent |
| 5 | Talari Rangaiah | 1577 | 1.20% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 6 | Raja Ratnam Ambedkar Mekala | 978 | 0.70% | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 7 | Kothapalli Yellaiah Madiga | 891 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 8 | Koneti Obula Reddy | 659 | 0.50% | Ntr Telugu Desam Party Party (LAKSHMI PARVATHI) |
| 9 | Guda Nagi Reddy | 469 | 0.30% | Samajwadi Party |
| 10 | Pothireddy Lakshmi Narayana Reddy | 400 | 0.30% | Republican Party Of India |
The Proddatur constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2004 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Nandyala Varadarajulu Reddy (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 54,419 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.