1967 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The fourth United 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.

1967 United Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

← 1962 February 21, 1967 (1967-02-21) 1972 →
287 seats in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly 144 seats needed for a majority
Registered	20,934,068
Turnout	14,476,108 (69.15%) 5.15%
Majority party Minority party   Leader Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Party INC SWA Last election 177 19 Seats won 165 29 Seat change 12 10 Popular vote 6,292,649 1,363,382 Percentage 45.42% 9.84% Swing 1.83% 0.56%
Chief Minister before election Kasu Brahmananda Reddy INC Chief Minister Kasu Brahmananda Reddy INC

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

Results

Party		Votes	%	+/–	Seats	+/–
	Indian National Congress	6,292,649	45.42	1.83%	165	12
	Swatantra Party	1,363,382	9.84	0.56%	29	10
	Communist Party of India	1,077,499	7.78	11.75%	11	40
	Communist Party of India (Marxist)	1,053,855	7.61	new party	9	new party
	Bharatiya Jana Sangh	291,783	2.11	1.07%	3	3
	Samyukta Socialist Party	49,669	0.36	new party	1	new party
	Republican Party of India	36,757	0.27	0.03%	1	1
	Praja Socialist Party	28,564	0.21	0.09%	0
	Independents	3,658,928	26.41	5.93%	68	17
Total		13,853,086	100.00	–	287	13
Valid votes		13,853,086	95.70
Invalid/blank votes		623,022	4.30
Total votes		14,476,108	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		20,934,068	69.15

List of Assembly constituencies and winners

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

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