Andhra Pradesh · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1989
Nedurumalli Janardhan Reddy of Indian National Congress won the Venkatagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1989 state assembly election, securing 62,270 votes (58.20% vote share). The runner-up was Nallapa Reddy Chandra Sekhara Reddy (Telugu Desam Party) with 43,129 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 | Nedurumalli Janardhan Reddy | 62270 | 58.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Nallapa Reddy Chandra Sekhara Reddy | 43129 | 40.30% | Telugu Desam Party |
| 3 | Nidiginata Rajasekhar | 970 | 0.90% | Independent |
| 4 | Poola Venkata Ratnam | 251 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Avula Ramanaiah | 249 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 6 | Bommini Venkataramanaiah | 168 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Venkatagiri constituency is part of the Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1989 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Nedurumalli Janardhan Reddy (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 62,270 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.