Kodali Nani
Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao | |
|---|---|
 Kodali Nani during Pressmeet | |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2004–2024 | |
| Chief Minister | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy |
| Preceded by | Raavi Venkateswara Rao |
| Succeeded by | Venigandla Ramu |
| Constituency | Gudivada |
| Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 8 June 2019 – 7 April 2022 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | Prathipati Pulla Rao |
| Succeeded by | Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Political party | YSR Congress Party (2012–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Telugu Desam Party (2004–2012) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Nickname | Kodali Nani |
Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao (commonly known as Nani), is an Indian politician. He is a former Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA). He represented the Gudivada assembly constituency from 2004 to 2024 in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly.[1][2][3][4][5] He previously served as the Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Political career
As Member of Legislative assembly
- In 2004 and 2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly elections, Nani contested as a member of Telugu Desam Party and won as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).[6][7] with majority of 8862 & 17630 votes respectively.
- In 2012, Nani departed from Telugu Desam Party and joined the YSR Congress Party.[8]
- In the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly elections, Nani won as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).[9] with majority of 11537 votes.
- In the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly elections, Nani won again in Gudivada constituency against Devineni Avinash with a majority of 19,479 votes.[10][11]
- In 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly elections, Nani has contested from YSRCP and lost in the election with 53040 votes in the Gudivada Assembly constituency.[12][13]
As Minister
- In 2019, Nani took the oath as the Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs on 8 June and served in the position until 7 April 2022.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
Conviction
As per ADR report 2019,[21] He is convicted in IPC Sections – 152, 353, 426 on 30 July 2012 and Sentenced to undergo RI for a period of one year and pay fine of Rs. 1000/- u/s 353 and Rs. 1000/- u/s 426. There are 3 pending cases under 15 different IPC sections against him. He declared total assets of Rs. 14,82,19,33[22] in affidavit filed by him during 2019 AP Assembly elections.
In 2021, the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission served show-cause notice to him seeking explanation for his remarks on the election commissioner in derogatory terms.[23][24]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Cast |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Samba | Jr. NTR, Genelia D'Souza, Bhumika Chawla |
References
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- ^ "Statistical Report AP 2009" (PDF).
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Elections 2014".
- ^ "All Andhra Pradesh ministers resign as CM Jagan gears up to form new cabinet". Hindustan Times. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "2004 APLA Results".
- ^ "APLA 2009 Assembly Elections results".
- ^ A. Srinivasa Rao (24 December 2012). "Rude shock to TDP as its MLA joins YSR Congress party". India Today. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "2014 APLA Elections Results".
- ^ "Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao(YSRCP):Constituency- GUDIVADA(KRISHNA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "2019 APLA General election results" (PDF).
- ^ "Results of Gudivada Assembly Constituency, General Elections, 2024".
- ^ "Gudivada Constituency Election Results 2024: Gudivada Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ M, Sambasiva Rao (8 June 2019). "AP new Cabinet Ministers portfolios". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "YSR Congress MLA arrested for telling his men to protest". Deccan Chronicle. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ India, The Hans (17 November 2015). "YSRCP leaders face the heat in Krishna". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ M. N. Samdani (11 July 2012). "Nani did his homework well | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Deception, exploitation hallmark of TDP rule: Botcha". The Hindu. 4 July 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections 2019 Analysis of Criminal Background, Financial, Education, Gender and other Details of MLAs". Association for Democratic Reforms.
- ^ "All Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Ministers Resign as CM Jagan Overhauls Team In Run-up to 2024 Polls". News18. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Analysis of Criminal Background, Financial, Education, Gender and other details of Ministers in Andhra Pradesh Assembly 2019". Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ "Kodali Venkateswara Rao". Retrieved 14 May 2010.
- ^ Service, Express News (13 February 2021). "Kodali Nani barred from speaking to media over 'derogatory' remarks". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "SEC serves show-cause notice to Kodali Nani". The Times of India. 13 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
