P.G.V.R. Naidu (Ganababu)

Profile & Insights

• 1P.G.V.R.
• 2Naidu, popularly known as Ganababu, secured a decisive victory in the 2024 assembly elections, marking his third consecutive term as the representative for Visakhapatnam West.
• 3Representing the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Naidu polled 90,805 votes, defeating YSRCP’s Adari Anand Kumar by a substantial margin of 35,184 votes.
• 4This victory reflects a notable recovery in his lead, which had narrowed to 18,981 in 2019 after a strong showing of 30,857 in 2014.
• 5Despite a relatively moderate voter turnout of 58.35% in 2024, Naidu managed to consolidate his influence in this urban general constituency.
• 6A graduate by education, Naidu’s legislative profile is distinguished by a clean legal record with zero reported criminal cases.
• 7According to his 2024 affidavit, he declares significant financial transparency with assets valued at approximately ₹39.67 crore against liabilities of ₹12.67 crore.
• 8His consistent performance across three election cycles highlights his enduring political footprint in the Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha segment, successfully weathering the state’s fluctuating political tides while maintaining a stable stronghold for the TDP in the district.