Nalgonda Lok Sabha Election Result 1980

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1980 GEN

T. Damodar Reddy of Indian National Congress (I) won the Nalgonda Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1980 general election, with a winning margin of 53,669 votes (11.30%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 739,503 registered electors and 474,746 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 64.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (I)

T. Damodar Reddy

Indian National Congress (I)

Victory Margin
53,669
Margin %
11.30%
Total Electors
739,503
Votes Polled
474,746
Turnout
64.20%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
397
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1980
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
T. Damodar Reddy

Indian National Congress (I)

220,952
46.50%
Male
#2
B. Dharma Bhiksham

Communist Party Of India

167,283
35.20%
Male
#3
Indrasena Reddy Nallu

Janta Party

42,335
8.90%
Male
#4
Mirza Ahmed Baig

Independent

17,986
3.80%
Male
#5
Oruganti Ramulu

Independent

10,290
2.20%
Male
#6
Ramachandaru Rao Palem

Independent

1,612
0.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 T. Damodar Reddy Indian National Congress (I) 220,952 46.50%
2 B. Dharma Bhiksham Communist Party Of India 167,283 35.20%
3 Indrasena Reddy Nallu Janta Party 42,335 8.90%
4 Mirza Ahmed Baig Independent 17,986 3.80%
5 Oruganti Ramulu Independent 10,290 2.20%
6 Ramachandaru Rao Palem Independent 1,612 0.30%

Nalgonda — 1980 Election Analysis

In the 1980 Lok Sabha election, T. Damodar Reddy of Indian National Congress (I) secured victory in the Nalgonda constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 53,669 votes.

Out of 739,503 registered electors, 474,746 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 64.20%. A total of 6 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

T. Damodar Reddy (Indian National Congress (I)) won the Nalgonda Lok Sabha seat in 1980.

The margin was 53,669 votes (11.30%%).

The voter turnout in Nalgonda for the 1980 Lok Sabha election was 64.20%%.

6 candidates contested from Nalgonda constituency in the 1980 Lok Sabha election.

Nalgonda is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.