Markapur, Andhra Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Markapur (Andhra Pradesh) was won by Gujjula Yellamanda Reddy (Communist Party of India) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 26,827 votes over Chegireddy Balireddy. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Markapur, Andhra Pradesh, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Chegireddi Bali Reddy | Indian National Congress | 90,883 | 53.5% | Gujjala Yellamanda Reddy (Communist Party of India) | 18,805 (11.1 pts) |
| 1962 | Gujjula Yellamanda Reddy | Communist Party of India | 146,909 | 49.0% | Chegireddy Balireddy (Indian National Congress) | 26,827 (8.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chegireddi Bali Reddy | Indian National Congress | 90,883 | 53.5% |
| Gujjala Yellamanda Reddy | Communist Party of India | 72,078 | 42.4% |
| Sure Subba Rayadu | Independent | 7,065 | 4.2% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujjula Yellamanda Reddy | Communist Party of India | 146,909 | 49.0% |
| Chegireddy Balireddy | Indian National Congress | 120,082 | 40.1% |
| M. Edward | Independent | 32,629 | 10.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Markapur has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Markapur in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Gujjula Yellamanda Reddy (Communist Party of India) won Markapur, Andhra Pradesh, in 1962 with 146,909 votes (49.0%), a margin of 26,827 votes over Chegireddy Balireddy.
Which parties have won Markapur since 1957?
Since 1957, Markapur has been won by: Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Markapur?
The closest result on record for Markapur was 1962, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 26,827 votes (8.9 percentage points).