1972 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The 1972 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was held in 1972. It was the fifth after formation of states. Indian National Congress won 219 seats out of 287 seats. While, CPI won 7 seats and Independent won 57 seats.

1972 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election
15 March 1972 (1972-03-15)
287 seats in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
144 seats needed for a majority
Registered24,607,903
Turnout14,693,030 (59.71%) 9.44%
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader P. V. Narasimha Rao Baddam Yella Reddy
Party INC(I) CPI
Last election 165 11
Seats won 219 7
Seat change 54 4
Popular vote 7,474,255 854,742
Percentage 52.29% 5.98%
Swing 6.87% 1.80%
Chief Minister before election

P. V. Narasimha Rao
INC

 Chief Minister

P. V. Narasimha Rao
Indian National Congress

The number of polling stations was 29,721 and the number of electors per polling station was 828.

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