2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The 2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, held on April 20, 2004, was a pivotal political event in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh. This election was conducted to elect members to the 12th Legislative Assembly, following a period of significant political turbulence. The main contest was between the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N. Chandrababu Naidu, and the opposition Congress party, led by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. The election results resulted in a sweeping victory for the Congress, which won 185 out of 294 seats, marking the end of nearly a decade of TDP rule. This election was notable for its focus on issues such as governance, rural development, and welfare programs, significantly influencing the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh in subsequent years.