Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1983
Konduru Prabhavthamma of Indian National Congress won the Rajampet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1983 state assembly election, securing 41,466 votes (49.00% vote share). The runner-up was Rathnasabhapathi Bandaru (Independent) with 40,963 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Konduru Prabhavthamma | 41466 | 49.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rathnasabhapathi Bandaru | 40963 | 48.40% | Independent |
| 3 | Kasireddi Giri Chandra Reddi | 966 | 1.10% | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| 4 | Mandi Venkataramana | 734 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 5 | Nayudu Penchalaiah | 345 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 6 | Lingam Narayana | 116 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Rajampet constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1983 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Konduru Prabhavthamma (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 41,466 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.