Kavali, Andhra Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kavali (Andhra Pradesh) was won by Puli Venkata Reddy (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 131,114 votes over Rebala Dasaratha Rama Reddy. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kavali, Andhra Pradesh, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Bezwada Gopala Reddy | Indian National Congress | 167,031 | 52.0% | Bezwada Ramachandra Reddy (Swatantra Party) | 27,963 (8.7 pts) |
| 1967 | R.D. Reddy | Indian National Congress | 208,098 | 53.8% | D.K. Choudary (Swatantra Party) | 48,154 (12.5 pts) |
| 1971 | Puli Venkata Reddy | Indian National Congress | 196,492 | 59.8% | Rebala Dasaratha Rama Reddy (Congress (O)) | 131,114 (39.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bezwada Gopala Reddy | Indian National Congress | 167,031 | 52.0% |
| Bezwada Ramachandra Reddy | Swatantra Party | 139,068 | 43.3% |
| Pochiraju Nagabhushana Rao | Jharkhand Party | 15,397 | 4.8% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.D. Reddy | Indian National Congress | 208,098 | 53.8% |
| D.K. Choudary | Swatantra Party | 159,944 | 41.4% |
| R.M. Khan | Independent | 18,430 | 4.8% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puli Venkata Reddy | Indian National Congress | 196,492 | 59.8% |
| Rebala Dasaratha Rama Reddy | Congress (O) | 65,378 | 19.9% |
| Gujjula Yalamanda Reddy | Communist Party of India | 49,085 | 14.9% |
| Kondreddy Vobula Reddy | Independent | 8,956 | 2.7% |
| Ibukumati Chinakondaiah | Independent | 4,559 | 1.4% |
| Konuri Kannaiah | Independent | 3,255 | 1.0% |
| Sura Subbarayuddu | Independent | 838 | 0.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kavali has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1962. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kavali in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Puli Venkata Reddy (Indian National Congress) won Kavali, Andhra Pradesh, in 1971 with 196,492 votes (59.8%), a margin of 131,114 votes over Rebala Dasaratha Rama Reddy.
Which parties have won Kavali since 1962?
Since 1962, Kavali has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kavali?
The closest result on record for Kavali was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 27,963 votes (8.7 percentage points).