Kavali Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

Puli Venkata Reddy of Indian National Congress won the Kavali Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 131,114 votes (39.10%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 596,790 registered electors and 335,095 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 56.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Puli Venkata Reddy

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
131,114
Margin %
39.10%
Total Electors
596,790
Votes Polled
335,095
Turnout
56.20%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
664
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Puli Venkata Reddy

Indian National Congress

196,492
58.60%
Male
#2
Rebala Dasaratha Rama Reddy

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

65,378
19.50%
Male
#3
Gujjula Yalamanda Reddy

Communist Party Of India

49,085
14.60%
Male
#4
Kondreddy Vobula Reddy

Independent

8,956
2.70%
Male
#5
Ibukumati Chinakondaiah

Independent

4,559
1.40%
Male
#6
Konuri Kannaiah

Independent

3,255
1.00%
Male
#7
Sura Subbarayuddu

Independent

838
0.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Puli Venkata Reddy Indian National Congress 196,492 58.60%
2 Rebala Dasaratha Rama Reddy Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 65,378 19.50%
3 Gujjula Yalamanda Reddy Communist Party Of India 49,085 14.60%
4 Kondreddy Vobula Reddy Independent 8,956 2.70%
5 Ibukumati Chinakondaiah Independent 4,559 1.40%
6 Konuri Kannaiah Independent 3,255 1.00%
7 Sura Subbarayuddu Independent 838 0.30%

Kavali — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Puli Venkata Reddy of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Kavali constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 131,114 votes.

Out of 596,790 registered electors, 335,095 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 56.20%. A total of 7 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puli Venkata Reddy (Indian National Congress) won the Kavali Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 131,114 votes (39.10%%).

The voter turnout in Kavali for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 56.20%%.

7 candidates contested from Kavali constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Kavali is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.