Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1989
Gopala Krishna Reddy Bojjala of Telugu Desam Party won the Srikalahasti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1989 state assembly election, securing 58,800 votes (53.10% vote share). The runner-up was Chenchu Reddy Tati Parthi (Indian National Congress) with 51,432 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 | Gopala Krishna Reddy Bojjala | 58800 | 53.10% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 2 | Chenchu Reddy Tati Parthi | 51432 | 46.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Dalavai Kannaiah | 174 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 4 | Gangaiah Kuhbha | 121 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Sakamuru Munirathnam Naidu | 116 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Lakshmamma Konathaneri | 90 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 7 | Shaik Kareemulla | 75 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Srikalahasti constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1989 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Gopala Krishna Reddy Bojjala (Telugu Desam Party) emerged as the winner securing 58,800 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.