MLA
Kandula Durgesh
Minister · Tourism · Culture & Cinematography · Andhra Pradesh
Nidadavole Constituency · West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
JSPMember, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
- State: Andhra Pradesh
- District: West Godavari
- Position: MLA
- Party: JSP
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Social Service Politician
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Kandula Durgesh is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Nidadavole in Andhra Pradesh, from the Janasena Party (JSP). He won the seat in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election with 1,02,699 votes. He currently serves as a minister holding Tourism, Culture & Cinematography in the Andhra Pradesh government. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Kandula Durgesh?
Kandula Durgesh represents the Nidadavole Assembly constituency in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly as a member of the Janasena Party (JSP). He was elected in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
Kandula Durgesh is currently Minister – Tourism, Culture & Cinematography in the Government of Andhra Pradesh, according to the official council of ministers list (Council of Ministers, AP State Portal, Government of Andhra Pradesh). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
Kandula Durgesh's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2024 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 13,82,26,881 (about Rs 13.8 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 1,93,82,439 (about Rs 1.9 crore)
- Criminal cases declared: 7
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- District
- West Godavari
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- JSP
- Gender
- Male
- Profession
- Social Service Politician
- Education
- Post Graduate
- Membership
- Sitting
2024
Election result
- Votes
- 1,02,699
- Vote share
- 56.94%
- Margin
- 33,304
- Runner-up
- G.srinivas Naidu (YSRCP), 69,395 votes (2024)
- Assets declared
- Rs 13,82,26,881 (as declared in 2024 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 1,93,82,439 (as declared in 2024 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 7 (as declared in 2024 affidavit)
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Who is the MLA of Nidadavole?
Kandula Durgesh is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Nidadavole in Andhra Pradesh, from the Janasena Party (JSP). He won the seat in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election with 1,02,699 votes. He currently serves as a minister holding Tourism, Culture & Cinematography in the Andhra Pradesh government.
Which party does Kandula Durgesh belong to?
He belongs to the Janasena Party (JSP).
Is Kandula Durgesh a minister?
Yes. Kandula Durgesh is Minister – Tourism, Culture & Cinematography in the Government of Andhra Pradesh, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did Kandula Durgesh get in 2024?
He received 1,02,699 votes (56.94% of valid votes) and won by 33,304 votes over G.srinivas Naidu (YSRCP), per ECI.
What is Kandula Durgesh's educational qualification?
Post Graduate – Masters of Arts Economics Andhra University 1984, as declared in the 2024 affidavit.
What assets has Kandula Durgesh declared?
In his 2024 election affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 13,82,26,881 (about Rs 13.8 crore) and liabilities of Rs 1,93,82,439 (about Rs 1.9 crore).
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Nidadavole, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly general election – JnP, 1,02,699 votes (56.94%), margin 33,304 over G.srinivas Naidu (YSRCP) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister – Tourism, Culture & Cinematography
Sources & last updated
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