Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gudivada (Andhra Pradesh) was won by Ankinedu Maganti (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 210,434 votes over H. R. Sayoji Ra. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Duggirala Balarama Krishnaiah | Indian National Congress | 155,873 | 54.9% | Kadiyala Gopala Rao (Communist Party of India) | 27,620 (9.7 pts) |
| 1962 | Manganti Ankineedu | Indian National Congress | 186,452 | 49.0% | Yarlagadda Venkatakrishnarao (Communist Party of India) | 16,734 (4.4 pts) |
| 1967 | M. Ankineedu | Indian National Congress | 139,238 | 35.4% | Y. Nagabhushanam (CPI (Marxist)) | 40,198 (10.2 pts) |
| 1971 | Ankinedu Maganti | Indian National Congress | 279,225 | 70.9% | H. R. Sayoji Ra (Swatantra Party) | 210,434 (53.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duggirala Balarama Krishnaiah | Indian National Congress | 155,873 | 54.9% |
| Kadiyala Gopala Rao | Communist Party of India | 128,253 | 45.1% |
| Matlapudi Venkatasubba Rao | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manganti Ankineedu | Indian National Congress | 186,452 | 49.0% |
| Yarlagadda Venkatakrishnarao | Communist Party of India | 169,718 | 44.6% |
| Koganti Durga Prasadarao | Swatantra Party | 16,718 | 4.4% |
| Payyeti Venkata Rao | Jharkhand Party | 7,899 | 2.1% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ankineedu | Indian National Congress | 139,238 | 35.4% |
| Y. Nagabhushanam | CPI (Marxist) | 99,040 | 25.2% |
| H.R.S. Rao | Swatantra Party | 92,097 | 23.4% |
| J.S. Sastry | Communist Party of India | 34,717 | 8.8% |
| B. Jagapathirao | Independent | 28,105 | 7.1% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankinedu Maganti | Indian National Congress | 279,225 | 70.9% |
| H. R. Sayoji Ra | Swatantra Party | 68,791 | 17.5% |
| Subba Rao Manikonda | CPI (Marxist) | 39,561 | 10.0% |
| Garikimukku Aseervadam | Independent | 6,227 | 1.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Gudivada has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gudivada in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Ankinedu Maganti (Indian National Congress) won Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh, in 1971 with 279,225 votes (70.9%), a margin of 210,434 votes over H. R. Sayoji Ra.
Which parties have won Gudivada since 1957?
Since 1957, Gudivada has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gudivada?
The closest result on record for Gudivada was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Communist Party of India by just 16,734 votes (4.4 percentage points).