1985 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The 1985 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was held on January 15, 1985, to elect members to the 8th Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh, India. This election was significant as it marked a crucial transition in the state's political landscape following the dissolution of the previous assembly in 1984. The Indian National Congress (INC), under the leadership of N. Bhaskar Rao, emerged as the dominant party, securing a majority by winning 194 out of 294 seats. The election was notable for its high voter turnout and the shift in power dynamics, as the opposition, primarily represented by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Communist Party of India (CPI), failed to make a substantial impact. The election reinforced the INC's prominence in Andhra Pradesh politics during the mid-1980s.