Anantapur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Anantapur (Madras) was won by Paidi Lakshmayya (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 9,000 votes over Pamidi Bayapa Reddi. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Anantapur, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Paidi Lakshmayya | Indian National Congress | 85,187 | 39.5% | Pamidi Bayapa Reddi (Independent) | 9,000 (4.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paidi Lakshmayya | Indian National Congress | 85,187 | 39.5% |
| Pamidi Bayapa Reddi | Independent | 76,187 | 35.3% |
| Ranga Reddy | KMPP | 54,548 | 25.3% |
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
Anantapur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Anantapur in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Paidi Lakshmayya (Indian National Congress) won Anantapur, Madras, in 1951 with 85,187 votes (39.5%), a margin of 9,000 votes over Pamidi Bayapa Reddi.
Which parties have won Anantapur since 1951?
Since 1951, Anantapur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Anantapur?
The closest result on record for Anantapur was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 9,000 votes (4.2 percentage points).