1967 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

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| <- 1962 | 21 February 1967 (1967-02-21) | 1972 ->

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All 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

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Leader  | Kasu Brahmananda Reddy | Gouthu Latchanna
Party  | INC | SWA
Leader since  | 1964  | 1958
Leader's seat  | Narasaraopet (won)  | Sompeta (won)
Last election  | 177 seats, 47.25%  | 19 seats, 10.40%
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%

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| Chief Minister before election

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
INC

| Elected Chief Minister

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
INC

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The 1967 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election were held in 1967. Out of a total of 1,067 candidates for 287 seats, 276 men and 11 women were elected. The Indian National Congress (INC) won 165 seats, the Swatantra Party (SWA) won 29 seats, and the Independents won 68 seats.

Out of the 287 contested seats, 236 were allocated for general candidates, 11 were reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and 40 were reserved for Scheduled Castes.[1]

## Results

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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

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Constituency  | Reserved for
(SC/ST/None)  | Member  | Party

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Ichapuram | None | L. K. Reddy |  | Swatantra Party
Sompeta | None | Gouthu 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 | Penumatsa Sambasiva Raju |  | 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. A. S. Appala Naidu |  | 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 | P. Venkata Reddy |  | 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. Papi Reddy |  | 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

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

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