China Rajappa Nimmakayala

Profile & Insights

• 1China Rajappa Nimmakayala of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) secured his third consecutive victory in the Peddapuram constituency under the Kakinada Lok Sabha seat in 2024.
• 2This election marked a significant surge in his dominance; after winning by a narrow margin of 4,027 votes in 2019 and 10,663 votes in 2014, he expanded his lead tenfold in 2024.
• 3He defeated YSRCP’s Davuluri Dorababu by a substantial margin of 40,451 votes, capitalizing on a high voter turnout of 84.34%.
• 4Chinarajappa polled 105,685 votes, reflecting a strong shift in the local political landscape toward the TDP.
• 5According to his legislative affidavit, the graduate-level representative manages assets valued at approximately ₹2.89 crore with liabilities totaling ₹17.99 lakh.
• 6His profile also notes a significant legal record, with 17 criminal cases mentioned in his filings.
• 7Over the last decade, his progression from a marginal winner to a dominant frontrunner highlights both his personal resilience and the broader party swing in the region, solidifying Peddapuram as a consistent stronghold for the TDP under his leadership.