Gadwal, Andhra Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gadwal (Andhra Pradesh) was won by Janumpally Rameshwar Rao (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 15,834 votes over D.K. Satya Reddy. This page covers the 1962 general election, the only one on record for Gadwal, Andhra Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1962–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Janumpally Rameshwar Rao | Indian National Congress | 116,150 | 44.8% | D.K. Satya Reddy (Independent) | 15,834 (6.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janumpally Rameshwar Rao | Indian National Congress | 116,150 | 44.8% |
| D.K. Satya Reddy | Independent | 100,316 | 38.7% |
| Venkatarami Reddy | Independent | 33,795 | 13.0% |
| Sathi Reddy | Independent | 6,106 | 2.4% |
| Sadasiva Reddy | Swatantra Party | 3,136 | 1.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Gadwal has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1962). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gadwal in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Janumpally Rameshwar Rao (Indian National Congress) won Gadwal, Andhra Pradesh, in 1962 with 116,150 votes (44.8%), a margin of 15,834 votes over D.K. Satya Reddy.
Which parties have won Gadwal since 1962?
Since 1962, Gadwal has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gadwal?
The closest result on record for Gadwal was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 15,834 votes (6.1 percentage points).