Kesineni Srinivas, commonly known as Kesineni Nani, is an Indian politician and entrepreneur.[1] He previously represented Vijayawada Parliamentary constituency as a Member of Parliament.[1][2]
Kesineni Nani | |
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.jpg) Nani in 2015 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 May 2014 – 10 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Lagadapati Rajagopal |
| Constituency | Vijayawada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 January 1966 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Political party | YSR Congress Party (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Telugu Desam Party (until 2024) Praja Rajyam Party (2008–2009) |
| Spouse | Pavani |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Vijayawada |
| Website | https://mpvijayawada.com |
Early and personal life edit
Kesineni Nani was born in Vijayawada to Ramaswamy Kesineni and Prasunamba Kesineni on 22 January 1966. He spent his entire childhood in the city along with his siblings. He married Smt. Pavani Kesineni on 16 April 1992 and has two daughters.
Career edit
Political edit
Nani joined Praja Rajyam Party on Oct. 26th, 2008. He continued his services to party for 3 months only and he quit it in Jan. 2009. He joined Telugu Desam Party (TDP) thereafter.
He was elected as a member of parliament from Vijayawada Loksabha constituency in 2014 general elections from Telugu Desam party and re-elected from same constituency in 2019.
At the Lok Sabha, Nani is currently a member of Indian Council of Medical Research committee.[3] Earlier he was a member of the Committee on Privileges, Standing Committee on Urban Development and the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water and Sanitation.
On 10 January 2024, Nani has resigned as the Member of Parliament and left TDP to join the YSR Congress Party.[4][5][2]
Non-political edit
Kesineni Travels was started by Kesineni Nani's grandfather, Kesineni Venkaiah in 1928 and with 90 years of legacy. Kesineni Travels came to a halt on March 31, 2018.
References edit
- ^ a b "Lok Sabha Profile of Kesineni Srinivas (Nani)".
- ^ a b "Vijayawada Corporator resigns from Telugu Desam Party days after father's exit". India Today. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Bandari, Pavan Kumar (10 December 2019). "Centre appoints TDP MP Kesineni Nani as member of ICMR committee". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ Rao, G. V. R. Subba (10 January 2024). "Vijayawada MP Kesineni Nani quits TDP, all set to join YSRCP". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "టీడీపీకి కేశినేని నాని రాజీనామా". Sakshi (in Telugu). 10 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.