Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy of Indian National Congress won the Pulivendla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 61,048 votes (65.60% vote share). The runner-up was Devireddy Sadasiva Reddy (Telugu Desam Party) with 30,206 votes.
A total of 18 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 | Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy | 61048 | 65.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Devireddy Sadasiva Reddy | 30206 | 32.40% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Thummala Rajasekhara Reddy | 249 | 0.30% | Independent |
| 4 | Sadasiva Reddy Chalia | 194 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Chavva Venkata Chalama Reddy | 180 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Nazeer Hammad | 169 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 7 | M. Ramakrishna Reddy | 131 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Yadiki Suryanathanareddy | 126 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 9 | Ramireddy Rajula | 124 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 10 | Katikireddy Sreeramireddy | 118 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 11 | Sivaparasad Gaujula | 117 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 12 | Jayaprakash Reddy Thummaluru | 111 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 13 | Bojjachinna Mallareddy | 91 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 14 | Sivisesha Rao | 72 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 15 | Prasadu Reddy Kokkanti | 64 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 16 | Obula Reddy Kadiri | 54 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 17 | Y. Sivaramireddy | 43 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 18 | Peddamallu Venkatasubba Reddy | 42 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Pulivendla constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 18 candidates contested for this seat. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 61,048 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.