Masulipatnam, Andhra Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Masulipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) was won by Mandali Venkataswamy (Independent) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 4,212 votes over Mandali Venkata Krishnarao. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Masulipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao | Indian National Congress | 123,242 | 47.7% | Yeiamanchilli Nagabhushanam (Independent) | 7,551 (2.9 pts) |
| 1962 | Mandali Venkataswamy | Independent | 153,720 | 44.1% | Mandali Venkata Krishnarao (Indian National Congress) | 4,212 (1.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao | Indian National Congress | 123,242 | 47.7% |
| Yeiamanchilli Nagabhushanam | Independent | 115,691 | 44.7% |
| Bhagodi Manikya Rao | Independent | 13,475 | 5.2% |
| Yaralagadda Gurunatha Prasad Bahadur | Independent | 6,218 | 2.4% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandali Venkataswamy | Independent | 153,720 | 44.1% |
| Mandali Venkata Krishnarao | Indian National Congress | 149,508 | 42.9% |
| Gadireddi Hanumantha Rao | Swatantra Party | 39,989 | 11.5% |
| Lanka Satyam | Independent | 5,085 | 1.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Masulipatnam 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, Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Masulipatnam in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Mandali Venkataswamy (Independent) won Masulipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in 1962 with 153,720 votes (44.1%), a margin of 4,212 votes over Mandali Venkata Krishnarao.
Which parties have won Masulipatnam since 1957?
Since 1957, Masulipatnam has been won by: Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Masulipatnam?
The closest result on record for Masulipatnam was 1962, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 4,212 votes (1.2 percentage points).