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The 1980 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh were held for 42 seats in the state. The result was a landslide victory for the Indian National Congress (Indira) which won 41 out of 42 seats. [1]
| INC(I) | SEATS | JNP | SEATS | OTHERS | SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC(I) | 41 | JNP | 0 | INC(U) | 1 |
| CPI(M) | 0 | ||||
| CPI | 0 | ||||
| JNP(S) | 0 | ||||
| TOTAL (1980) | 41 | TOTAL (1980) | 0 | TOTAL (1980) | 1 |
| TOTAL (1977) | n/a | TOTAL (1977) | n/a | TOTAL (1977) | n/a |
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