Kalavenkatarao Kimidi
Kalavenkatarao Kimidi is an MLA belonging to TDP, representing Cheepurupalle, Andhra Pradesh. He is 71 years old and has declared Graduate Professional as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹26.12 Cr, compared with ₹10.06 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 2 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 8 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
- 1983Member of Legislative Assembly· Vunukuru
Elected as MLA from Vunukuru in the 1983 Assembly election.
- 1985Member of Legislative Assembly· Vunukuru
Re-elected from Vunukuru in the 1985 Assembly election.
- 1989Member of Legislative Assembly· Vunukuru
Re-elected from Vunukuru in the 1989 Assembly election.
- 1998Member of Rajya Sabha
Served as a Member of Rajya Sabha from 1998 to 2004.
- 2004Member of Legislative Assembly· Vunukuru
Returned to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Vunukuru in 2004.
- 2009Assembly Candidate· Etcherla
Contested Etcherla in 2009 after the Vunukuru constituency was abolished during delimitation and lost the election.
- 2014Member of Legislative Assembly· Etcherla
Elected as MLA from Etcherla in the 2014 Assembly election.
- 2015President, Andhra Pradesh Telugu Desam Party
Served as the first president of the Andhra Pradesh unit of the TDP from September 2015 to October 2020.
- 2017Cabinet Minister for Energy· Etcherla
Held the Energy portfolio in the Andhra Pradesh government from April 2017.
- 2024Member of Legislative Assembly· CheepurupalleCurrent
Elected from Cheepurupalle in the 2024 Assembly election, defeating Botcha Satyanarayana.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Assembly | Vunukuru | 🚲 TDP | Won | 47,735 | 64.1% |
| 1985 | Assembly | Vunukuru | 🚲 TDP | Won | 49,843 | 66.3% |
| 1989 | Assembly | Vunukuru | 🚲 TDP | Won | 49,612 | 51.15% |
| 2004 | Assembly | Vunukuru | 🚲 TDP | Won | — | — |
| 2009 | Assembly | Etcherla | Praja Rajyam Party Praja Rajyam Party | Lost | — | — |
| 2014 | Assembly | Etcherla | 🚲 TDP | Won | 85,769 | 49.29% |
| 2019 | Assembly | Etcherla | 🚲 TDP | Lost | 80,961 | 41.44% |
| 2024 | Assembly | Cheepurupalle | 🚲 TDP | Won | 88,225 | 50.98% |
Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹22.67 Cr87%
- Movable Assets₹3.46 Cr13%
- Liabilities₹00%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Crime No. 161/20222022PendingCourt — J.F.C.M.C., Amadalavalasa
- 2Crime No. 01/20212021PendingCourt — Special J.F.C.M.C., Vizianagaram
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)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Kalavenkatarao Kimidi represent?
Kalavenkatarao Kimidi is an MLA representing Cheepurupalle, Andhra Pradesh and belongs to TDP.
What are the declared assets of Kalavenkatarao Kimidi?
Kalavenkatarao Kimidi declared total assets of ₹26.12 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Kalavenkatarao Kimidi have?
Kalavenkatarao Kimidi declared 2 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Kalavenkatarao Kimidi?
Kalavenkatarao Kimidi declared Graduate Professional (B.A. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Kalavenkatarao Kimidi?
Kalavenkatarao Kimidi is 71 years old as per the records on file.
What was Kalavenkatarao Kimidi's most recent election result?
Kalavenkatarao Kimidi won the 2024 Assembly election from Cheepurupalle with a 50.98% vote share.
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