Atchannaidu Kinjarapu
Atchannaidu Kinjarapu is an MLA belonging to TDP, representing Tekkali, Andhra Pradesh. He is 55 years old and has declared 12th Pass as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹17.12 Cr with liabilities of ₹3.79 Cr, compared with ₹7.13 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 13 criminal cases, 13 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 7 elections contested, 6 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1996Member of Legislative Assembly· Harishchandrapuram
Entered electoral politics through the Harishchandrapuram Assembly by-election in 1996 after his elder brother Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu moved to the Lok Sabha. He subsequently won the constituency in 1999 and 2004.
- 1996Member of Legislative Assembly· Harishchandrapuram
Won the Harishchandrapuram Assembly by-election in 1996.
- 1999Member of Legislative Assembly· Harishchandrapuram
Re-elected from Harishchandrapuram in the 1999 Assembly election.
- 2004Member of Legislative Assembly· Harishchandrapuram
Won the 2004 Assembly election from Harishchandrapuram. The constituency was subsequently abolished following delimitation.
- 2009Assembly Election Candidate· Tekkali
Contested the newly constituted Tekkali seat in 2009 and lost to Congress candidate Korla Revatipathi.
- 2009Assembly Election Candidate· Tekkali
Also contested the subsequent Tekkali by-election following the death of the sitting MLA but was unsuccessful.
- 2014Member of Legislative Assembly· Tekkali
Returned to the Assembly by winning the 2014 Tekkali election.
- 2014Minister for Transport, Labour & Employment, Factories, Youth & Sports, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship· Tekkali
Served in the Chandrababu Naidu cabinet from June 2014 until April 2017 with transport and labour-related portfolios.
- 2017Cabinet Minister· Tekkali
Continued as a cabinet minister after the 2017 cabinet reshuffle, holding additional portfolios including BC Welfare and other responsibilities.
- 2019Member of Legislative Assembly· Tekkali
Re-elected from Tekkali in the 2019 Assembly election.
- 2020President, Andhra Pradesh Telugu Desam Party
Served as the Andhra Pradesh state president of the Telugu Desam Party from 2020 until the 2024 election period.
- 2024Member of Legislative Assembly· TekkaliCurrent
Won the 2024 Tekkali Assembly election and returned for another term.
- 2024Cabinet Minister for Agriculture, Co-operation & Marketing, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries· TekkaliCurrent
Appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet in June 2024 and assigned Agriculture, Co-operation and Marketing, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries-related portfolios.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Assembly | Harishchandrapuram | 🚲 TDP | Won | — | — |
| 1999 | Assembly | Harishchandrapuram | 🚲 TDP | Won | — | — |
| 2004 | Assembly | Harishchandrapuram | 🚲 TDP | Won | — | — |
| 2009 | Assembly | Tekkali | 🚲 TDP | Lost | 45,620 | 33.43% |
| 2014 | Assembly | Tekkali | 🚲 TDP | Won | 81,167 | 50.6% |
| 2019 | Assembly | Tekkali | 🚲 TDP | Won | 87,658 | 49.64% |
| 2024 | Assembly | Tekkali | 🚲 TDP | Won | — | — |
Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹10.52 Cr61%
- Movable Assets₹6.60 Cr39%
- Liabilities₹3.79 Cr22%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1IPC Section 153PendingCourt — Judicial First Class Magistrate, Kuppam
- 2IPC Section 353, IPC Section 109, IPC Section 34PendingCourt — Judicial Magistrate of First Class Court, Srikakulam
- 3IPC Section 143, IPC Section 341, IPC Section 279, IPC Section 283, IPC Section 149PendingCourt — High Court proceedings / stay orders
- 4IPC Section 188, IPC Section 505(1)(B), IPC Section 505(2), IPC Section 153APending
- 5IPC Section 147, IPC Section 148, IPC Section 324, IPC Section 307, IPC Section 384, IPC Section 506, IPC Section 341, IPC Section 120B, IPC Section 109, IPC Section 188, IPC Section 149Pending
- 6IPC Section 166, IPC Section 167, IPC Section 418, IPC Section 420, IPC Section 465, IPC Section 468, IPC Section 471, IPC Section 409, IPC Section 201, IPC Section 109, IPC Section 120BPendingCourt — Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases-cum-Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Vijayawada
- 7IPC Section 153A, IPC Section 295A, IPC Section 120B, IPC Section 504, IPC Section 34PendingCourt — Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Kotabommali
- 8IPC Section 307, IPC Section 326, IPC Section 427, IPC Section 503, IPC Section 506, IPC Section 323, IPC Section 120B, IPC Section 34Pending
- 9CasePending
- 10IPC Section 409, IPC Section 420, IPC Section 120BPendingCourt — Special Court for SPE & ACB Cases, Vijayawada
- 11IPC Section 341, IPC Section 188, IPC Section 353, IPC Section 506Pending
- 12IPC Section 353, IPC Section 506(2), IPC Section 188Pending
- 13IPC Section 143, IPC Section 188, IPC Section 447, IPC Section 186, IPC Section 506, IPC Section 149PendingCourt — Special Court for trial of criminal cases relating to elected MPs and MLAs, Vijayawada
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2022 - 2023)
Declared income by year (5)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Atchannaidu Kinjarapu represent?
Atchannaidu Kinjarapu is an MLA representing Tekkali, Andhra Pradesh and belongs to TDP.
What are the declared assets of Atchannaidu Kinjarapu?
Atchannaidu Kinjarapu declared total assets of ₹17.12 Cr and liabilities of ₹3.79 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Atchannaidu Kinjarapu have?
Atchannaidu Kinjarapu declared 13 criminal cases in the election affidavit (13 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Atchannaidu Kinjarapu?
Atchannaidu Kinjarapu declared 12th Pass as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Atchannaidu Kinjarapu?
Atchannaidu Kinjarapu is 55 years old as per the records on file.
What was Atchannaidu Kinjarapu's most recent election result?
Atchannaidu Kinjarapu won the 2024 Assembly election from Tekkali with a 0% vote share.
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