1967 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

1967 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election
← 1962 21 February 1967 (1967-02-21) 1972 →
287 seats in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
144 seats needed for a majority
Registered20,934,068
Turnout14,476,108 (69.15%) Increase5.15%
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Gouthu Latchanna
Party INC SWA
Last election 177 19
Seats won 165 29
Seat change Decrease 12 Increase 10
Popular vote 6,292,649 1,363,382
Percentage 45.42% 9.84%
Swing Decrease 1.83% Decrease 0.56%
Chief Minister before election

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
INC

Chief Minister

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
INC

The 1967 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections were held in 1967. Out of a total of 1,067 candidates, 276 men and eleven women were elected. The Indian National Congress won 165 seats, the Swatantra Party (SWA) won twenty-nine seats and the Independent Party won sixty-eight seats.

Of the 287 seats contested, 236 were general, eleven were for scheduled tribes and forty were for scheduled castes.[1]

Results[edit]

PartyVotes%+/–Seats+/–
Indian National Congress6,292,64945.42Decrease1.83%165Decrease12
Swatantra Party1,363,3829.84Decrease0.56%29Increase10
Communist Party of India1,077,4997.78Decrease11.75%11Decrease40
Communist Party of India (Marxist)1,053,8557.61new party9new party
Bharatiya Jana Sangh291,7832.11Increase1.07%3Increase3
Samyukta Socialist Party49,6690.36new party1new party
Republican Party of India36,7570.27Decrease0.03%1Increase1
Praja Socialist Party28,5640.21Decrease0.09%0Steady
Independents3,658,92826.41Increase5.93%68Increase17
Total13,853,086100.00–287Decrease13
Valid votes13,853,08695.70
Invalid/blank votes623,0224.30
Total votes14,476,108100.00
Registered voters/turnout20,934,06869.15

List of Assembly constituencies and winners[edit]

Constituency Reserved for
(SC/ST/None) 		Member Party
Ichapuram None L. K. Reddy Swatantra Party
Sompeta None G. Latchanna Swatantra Party
Tekkali None N. Ramulu Swatantra Party
Harischandrapuram None K. Krishnamurty Swatantra Party
Narasannapeta None S. Jagannadham Swatantra Party
Pataptnam SC P. Gunnayya Indian National Congress
Kothuru ST M. Subbanna Indian National Congress
Naguru ST P. R. R. Sethruchrla Swatantra Party
Parvathipuram None V. Ramanaidu Swatantra Party
Salur ST B. Rajayya Independent
Bobbili None S. R. K. R. Ravu Independent
Pedamanapuram None V. N. Appalanaidu Independent
Vunukuru None M. B. Parankusam Independent
Palakonda SC J. Joji Swatantra Party
Nagarikatakam None T. Paparao Indian National Congress
Srikakulam None T. Satyanatayana Swatantra Party
Etcherla None N. A. Naidu Indian National Congress
Ponduru None C. Satyanarayan Swatantra Party
Cheepurupalli None T. R. Rao Independent
Gajapathinagaram None P. Sambasivaraju Independent
Vizianagaram None V. Ramrao Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Bhogapuram None K. A. Dora Indian National Congress
Bheemunipatnam None V. R. G. R. Pusapati Indian National Congress
Visakhapatnam I None V. Tenneti Independent
Visakhapatnam Ii None P. S. Rao Communist Party of India
Jami None B.a. Gorrepati Swatantra Party
Madugula None R. K. Devi Indian National Congress
Srungavarapukota None A. Kolla Independent
Paderu ST T. Chittinaidu Indian National Congress
Gompa None G. Krishnamnaidu Indian National Congress
Chodavaram None V. Palavelli Swatantra Party
Anakapalli None K. G. Rao Communist Party of India
Paravada None S. R. S. Appalanaidu. Indian National Congress
Elamanchili None N. Satyanarayana Independent
Payakaraopeta SC G. Suryanarayana Indian National Congress
Narsipatnam None S. S. Raju Indian National Congress
Chintapalli ST D. K. Rao Indian National Congress
Yellavaram ST M. Chodi Indian National Congress
Burugupudi None V. Kandru Indian National Congress
Rajahmundry None C. P. Chaudari Communist Party of India
Kadiam SC B. Subbarao Indian National Congress
Jaggampeta None K. Pantam Independent
Peddapuram None N. M. Vundavalli Communist Party of India
Prathipadu None M. Veeraraghavarao Independent
Tuni None V. V. Krishnamraju Indian National Congress
Pithapuram None S. Yella Indian National Congress
Sampara None V. Cherukuveda Indian National Congress
Kakinada None C. V. K. Rao Independent
Tallarevu SC E. Vadapalli Indian National Congress
Anaparthi None R. C. Valluri Indian National Congress
Ramachandrapuram None N. Veerraju Independent
Pamarru None V. Sangitha Independent
Cheyyeru None C. B. Krishnamraju Independent
Allavaram SC B. V. Ramanayya Communist Party of India
Amalapuram None K. P. Rao Independent
Kothapeta None V. S. S. R. Mantena Indian National Congress
Nagaram SC M. Geddam Indian National Congress
Razole None G. R. Nayinala Indian National Congress
Narasapur None S. R. Rudraraju Communist Party of India
Palacole None P. Seshavataram Communist Party of India
Achanta SC D. Perumallu Indian National Congress
Bhimavaram None B. V. Raju Independent
Undi None K. K. Rao Independent
Penugonda None J. Lakshmayya Indian National Congress
Tanuku None G. Satyanarayana Independent
Attili None K. Vijayanarasimharaju Indian National Congress
Tadepaligudem None A. Krishnarao Indian National Congress
Ungutur None C. S. C. V. M. Raju Indian National Congress
Dendulur None M. Ramamohanarao Indian National Congress
Eluru None M. Venkatanarayana Indian National Congress
Gopalapuram SC T. V. Raghavulu Indian National Congress
Kovvur None K. B. Rayudu Independent
Polavaram ST K. R. Reddi Indian National Congress
Chintalapudi None G. Vishnumurthy Indian National Congress
Jaggayyapet None R. B. R. S. Sresti Indian National Congress
Nandigama None A. S. Rao Indian National Congress
Vijayawada East None V. S. C. R. Tenneti Indian National Congress
Vijayawada West None Chitti Indian National Congress
Kankipadu None A. B. Rao Indian National Congress
Mylavaram None C. V. Rao Indian National Congress
Tiruvur SC V. Kurmayya Indian National Congress
Nuzvid None R. R. Meka Indian National Congress
Gannavaram None V. Seetaramayya Indian National Congress
Vuyyur None V. R. Kadiyala Independent
Gudivada None M. K. Devi Indian National Congress
Mudinepalli None K. Ramanatham Independent
Kaikalur None C. Pandurangarao Independent
Malleswara None N. R. Buragadda Independent
Bandar None L. R. Pedasingu Indian National Congress
Nidumolu SC S. R. Kanumuri Indian National Congress
Avanigadda None S. R. Yarlagadda Indian National Congress
Kuchinapudi None B. Anagani Indian National Congress
Repalle None Y. Chennaiah Indian National Congress
Vemur None V. Yadlapati Swatantra Party
Duggirala None A. Ramireddy Independent
Tenali None I. Doddapaneni Indian National Congress
Ponnur None A. P. Pamulapati Indian National Congress
Bapata None K. P. Rao Indian National Congress
Chirala None P. Kotaiah Indian National Congress
Parchur None G. V. Reddy Indian National Congress
Ongole None C. R. Reddy Indian National Congress
Santhanuthalapadu None V. C. K. Rao Indian National Congress
Addanki None P. Dasari Indian National Congress
Chilakaluripeta None B. Kandimalla Swatantra Party
Narasaraopet None B. R. Kasu Indian National Congress
Prathipad None M. C. Nagaiah Swatantra Party
Guntur I None S. Ankamma Indian National Congress
Guntur Ii None C. Hanumaiah Indian National Congress
Mangalagiri None T. N. Rao Indian National Congress
Tadikonda None G.v. Rattaiah Indian National Congress
Sattenapalli None G.k. Vavilala Independent
Peddakurapadu None R.r. Ganapa Indian National Congress
Gurzala None K. Venkateswarlu Indian National Congress
Macherla None L. Venna Indian National Congress
Vinukonda None B. Jayaprade Indian National Congress
Darsi None M. Ravipati Swatantra Party
Podili None N. S. Katuri Indian National Congress
Kanigiri None V. R. Puli Indian National Congress
Udayagiri None N. Dhanenkula Swatantra Party
Kandukur None N. C. R. Naidu Indian National Congress
Kondapi None C. R. Naidu Indian National Congress
Kavali None G. Subbanaidu Swatantra Party
Allur None B. Papireddy Independent
Kovur None V. Venkureddy Indian National Congress
Atmakur None R. R. Pellakure Swatantra Party
Rapur None C. S. R. Anam Indian National Congress
Nellore None M. R. Annadata Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Sarvepalli SC V. Swarna Communist Party of India
Gudur None V. Ramachandrareddy Independent
Sullurpet SC P. Venkatasubbiah Independent
Venkatagiri SC O. Venkatasubbaiah Independent
Kalahasti None G. S. R. Bojjala Independent
Satyavedu SC K. Munaswamy Swatantra Party
Nagari None G. N. Kilari Indian National Congress
Puttur None G. Siviah Communist Party of India
Vepanjeri SC V. Munisamappa Indian National Congress
Chittoor None D. A. Naidu Indian National Congress
Bangaripoliem SC M. Munaswamy Indian National Congress
Kuppam None D. Venkatesam Independent
Palamaner SC T. C. Rajan Swatantra Party
Punganur None V. R> Reddy Indian National Congress
Madanapalle None A. N. Rao Indian National Congress
Thamballapalle None T. N. Anasuyamma Indian National Congress
Vayalpad None P. T. Reddy Indian National Congress
Pileru None V. C. R. Gurram Indian National Congress
Tirupathi None E. R. Agarala Swatantra Party
Kodur SC N. Penchalaiah Swatantra Party
Rajampet None Ratnasabhapathy Independent
Rayachoty None M. K. Reddy Indian National Congress
Lakkireddipalli None R. R. G. Reddy Indian National Congress
Cuddapah None M. Rahamatulla Indian National Congress
Badvel None B. V. Reddy Indian National Congress
Mydukur None S. P. N. Reddy Indian National Congress
Proddatur None R. S. R. Rajulapalle Indian National Congress
Jammalamadugu None R. Kunda Independent
Kamalapuram None N. Pullareddy Independent
Pulivendla None B. R. Penchikala Indian National Congress
Kadiri None K. V. Reddy K. V. Indian National Congress
Nallamada None K. R. Reddy Indian National Congress
Gorantla None P. B. Reddy Indian National Congress
Hindupur None A. Katnagante Independent
Madakasira SC M. B. R. Rao Swatantra Party
Penukonda None N. Reddy Indian National Congress
Kalyandrug SC T.c. Mareppa Independent
Rayadrug None Tippeswamy Swatantra Party
Uravakonda None C.v. Gurram Indian National Congress
Gooty None R.r. Gaud Independent
Singanamala None C.s. Kothuru Indian National Congress
Anantapur None N. Tarimela Communist Party of India
Dharmavaram None P. Venkatesan Swatantra Party
Tadpatri None C. Subbarayudu Indian National Congress
Alur SC D. Govindadass Swatantra Party
Adoni None T.g.l. Thimmaiah Indian National Congress
Yemmiganur None P. O. S. Raju Indian National Congress
Kodumur SC P. R. Rao Swatantra Party
Kurnool None K. E. Madanna Indian National Congress
Pathikonda None K. E. Reddy Communist Party of India
Dhone None K. V. K. Murthy Swatantra Party
Koilkuntla None B. V. S. Reddy Indian National Congress
Allagadda None G. T. Reddy Independent
Panyam None V. Reddy Independent
Nandikotkur None C. R. Reddy Indian National Congress
Nandyal None S. B. N. Saheb Indian National Congress
Giddalur None D. P. Rangareddi Independent
Markapur None C. Vengaiah Independent
Yerragcndipalem None P. Subbayya Communist Party of India
Achampet SC P. Mahendranath Indian National Congress
Nagarkurnool None V. N. Goud Independent
Kalwakurthi None G. Reddy Independent
Shadnagar SC K. Naganna Indian National Congress
Jadcherla None L. N. Reddy Independent
Mahbubnagar None M. I. Ali Indian National Congress
Wanaparthi None J. K. Devi Indian National Congress
Alampur None T. C. Reddy Indian National Congress
Kollapur None B. N. Reddy Independent
Gadwal None G. Reddy Independent
Amarchinta None S. Bhopalb Independent
Makthal None K. R. Rao Indian National Congress
Kodangal None K.a Reddy Indian National Congress
Tandur None M.c. Reddy Indian National Congress
Vicarabad SC A. Ramaswamy Indian National Congress
Pargi None R. Reddy Independent
Chevella None S. Didge Independent
Ibrahimpatnam None M.n.l. Narsiah Indian National Congress
Musheerabad None T. Anjiah Indian National Congress
Gagan Mahal None V. Naik Indian National Congress
Maharajganj None B. V. Pitti Samyukta Socialist Party
Khairatabad None B. V. Gurumurthy Indian National Congress
Asafnagar None M. M. Hashim Indian National Congress
Sitarambagh None A. Hussain Independent
Malakpet None B. S. .p. Reddy Indian National Congress
Yakutpura None K. Nizamuddin Independent
Charminar None S. S. Dwaisi Independent
Secunderabad None K. S. Narayana Indian National Congress
Secunderabad Cantonment None (sc)v. R. Rao Indian National Congress
Medchal SC S. Devi Indian National Congress
Siddipet None V. B. Raju Indian National Congress
Dommat None M. B. Reddi Independent
Gajwel SC G. Saidiah Indian National Congress
Narsapur None C. J. Rao Indian National Congress
Sangareddy None N. Reddy Independent
Andole SC C. R. Narsimha Indian National Congress
Zaheerabad None M. B. Reddy Indian National Congress
Narayankhed None S. R. Shetker Indian National Congress
Medak None R. Reddy Indian National Congress
Ramayanpet None R. Rathnamma Indian National Congress
Balkonda None G.r. Ram (uncontested) Indian National Congress
Armoor None T.r.reddy Indian National Congress
Kamareddy None M. Reddi Independent
Yellareddy SC J. E. Bai Republican Party of India
Banswada None M.s. Rao Indian National Congress
Jukkal None V. Reddy Independent
Bodhan None R.b. Rao Independent
Nizamabad None K.v. Gangadhar Independent
Mudhole None Gaddenna Independent
Nirmal None P. N. Reddy Indian National Congress
Boath ST S. A. Devshah Indian National Congress
Adilabad None K. Ramkishtoo Communist Party of India
Asifabad ST K. B. Rao Indian National Congress
Sirpur None G. S. Reddy Indian National Congress
Luxetipet None J. V. N. Rao Indian National Congress
Chinnur SC K. Rajamallu Indian National Congress
Manthani None P. V. N. Rao Indian National Congress
Peddapalli None J. M. Reddy Independent
Myadaram SC G. Ramulu Indian National Congress
Huzurabad None N. R. Polsani Indian National Congress
Kamalapur None K. V. N. Reddy Indian National Congress
Indurthy None B. L. Rao Indian National Congress
Nusthulapur SC B. Rajaram Indian National Congress
Karimnagar None J. Chokkarao Indian National Congress
Buggaram None Y. M. Reddy Indian National Congress
Jagtial None K.l.n.rao (uncontested) Indian National Congress
Metpalli None C. S. Rao Independent
Sircilla None C. R. Rao Communist Party of India
Nerella SC G. Bhoopathi Independent
Cheriyal SC B. Abraham Communist Party of India
Jangaon None M. K. Ahmed Indian National Congress
Chennur None N. R. Devi Indian National Congress
Dornakal None N. R. Reddy Indian National Congress
Mahbuhabad None T. Satyanarayan Communist Party of India
Narsampet None K. S. Reddy Indian National Congress
Wardhannapet None T. P. Rao Independent
Ghanpur None T. L. Reddy Independent
Warangal None T. S. Moorthy Independent
Hasanparthy SC R. N. Ramaiah Indian National Congress
Parkal None C. J. Reddy Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Mulug None Santosh Independent
Bhadrachalam ST K. K. Dora Indian National Congress
Buragampahad ST R. Komaram Indian National Congress
Palwamcha None P. Panuganti Indian National Congress
Vemsoor None J. V. Rao Indian National Congress
Madhira None D. Venkaiah Indian National Congress
Palair SC K. Santhaiah Indian National Congress
Khammam None M. Razabali Communist Party of India
Yellandu None G. S. Rao Indian National Congress
Tungaturthi None B. N. Reddy Communist Party of India
Suryapet SC U. Malsoor Communist Party of India
Huzurnagar None A. R. V. D. Rao Indian National Congress
Miryalguda None T. C. K. Reddy Indian National Congress
Chalakurthi None N. Ramulu Independent
Nakrekal None N. R. Reddy Communist Party of India
Nalgonda None C. S. Rao Indian National Congress
Ramannapet SC V. K. Ram Indian National Congress
Alair None A. P. Reddy Indian National Congress
Bhongir None K. L. Bapuji Indian National Congress
Mungode None G. R. Palvai Indian National Congress
Devarkonda None G. P. N. Reddy Indian National Congress

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Election results, 1967 Andhra Pradesh". Archived from the original on 2019-05-15.
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