Srinivas Kesineni

Kesineni Srinivas, popularly known as Kesineni Nani, is an Indian politician and businessman from Andhra Pradesh. He has represented the Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency in the Lok Sabha and has been associated with major regional political developments in the state.

Over the years, he has been active in electoral politics as well as public and business initiatives.

As of 2026, he is affiliated with the YSR Congress Party and continues to participate in political activities in Andhra Pradesh.

By Rashmi | Friday, March 13, 2026, 01:03:49 PM [IST]

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Srinivas Kesineni Biography

Kesineni Srinivas was born on 22 January 1965 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Before entering politics, he established himself as a successful entrepreneur and transport businessman, notably through the operations of Kesineni Travels, which became a prominent inter-state bus service company in South India.

His entry into electoral politics came through the Telugu Desam Party, where he gained recognition as a strong candidate from Vijayawada. In the 2014 Indian general election, he contested from the Vijayawada parliamentary constituency and secured victory, marking the beginning of his parliamentary career.

Srinivas was re-elected in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, continuing to represent Vijayawada in Parliament. During his tenure, he participated in parliamentary proceedings and constituency-related initiatives, focusing on urban infrastructure and regional development matters in Andhra Pradesh.

After several years with the Telugu Desam Party, he later resigned from the party and joined the YSR Congress Party in 2024, marking a shift in his political alignment within the state’s evolving political landscape.

Following the 2024 parliamentary election cycle and subsequent political developments, Srinivas continued his political engagement in Andhra Pradesh.

As of 2026, he remains active in state politics while associated with the YSR Congress Party.

Srinivas Kesineni Personal Life

Full Name	Srinivas Kesineni
Date of Birth	22 Jan 1966 (Age 60)
Place of Birth	Vijayawada, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
Party Name	Telugu Desam
Education	10th Pass
Profession	Businessperson
Father's Name	Late Shri Ramaswamy Kesineni
Mother's Name	Smt. Prasunamba Kesineni
Spouse's Name	Smt. Pavani Kesineni
Children	2 Daughter(s)

Srinivas Kesineni Net Worth

Net Worth

₹38.63 CRORE

ASSETS

₹77.33 CRORE

Liabilities

₹38.7 CRORE

Interesting Facts about Srinivas Kesineni

Nani is hailed by many as one of the most prominent and pro-development politicians from across the state and the nation and his endeavor to establish Vijayawada as a top class living destination
Nani likes to play Golf in his free time.

Political Timeline of Srinivas Kesineni

2026: Continues his political engagement in Andhra Pradesh after his tenure as MP and party realignment.
2024: Contested the 2024 Indian general election from Vijayawada as a YSR Congress Party candidate, but lost the election to his brother Kesineni Chinni.
2024: Resigned from the Telugu Desam Party and joined the YSR Congress Party, marking a major shift in his political career.
2019: Re-elected as MP from Vijayawada in the 2019 Indian general election, representing the Telugu Desam Party.
2014: Srinivas Kesineni was elected to 16th Lok Sabha from Vijayawada. He defeated Koneru Rajendra Prasad of YSRC by 517834 votes.
2013: He was announced as the candidate for Lok Sabha election in Jan 2013 by N. Chandrababu Naidu. He continued with his work with full dedication and finally he got the ticket from Vijayawada.
2009: He joined Telugu Desam Party.
2008: Nani joined Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party on Oct 26th, 2008. He served the party for 3 months only.
1 Sep. 2014: He became Member, Standing Committee on Urban Development, Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water and Sanitation.
1 Sep. 2014: He became Member, Committee on Privileges.

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