Devineni Avinash


Devineni Avinash is of the YSR Congress Party. He is the current incharge of Vijayawada East, Andhra Pradesh. He joined YSR Congress Party in 2019 after resigning from Telugu Desam Party. Avinash grabbed the state-wide attention when he contested in Gudivada against Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao in 2019 Andhra Pradesh General Elections. Avinash is said to be one of the youngest leaders in Andhra Pradesh who has carried forward the legacy of Devineni Family. He has got an image of his own and has drawn lot of attraction amongst the youth and the masses.

Personal life

Devineni Avinash was born on 15 March 1988 to late Devineni Nehru and Devineni Lakshmi. Avinash married Sudheera in Vijayawada and is blessed with two children namely Anvitha and Rajasekhar.

Early Life & Education

Avinash pursued his Bachelor of Commerce in Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi and Master of Business Administration in London University of Business Management, London.

Political career

Avinash started his political journey as a president of United Students Organization. established by his father late Devineni Nehru in Vijayawada, who served as a minister in the cabinet of late N. T. Rama Rao. Devineni Nehru also served as a MLA from Kankipadu mandal for five terms.
He is currently serving as Vijayawada East in charge from YSR Congress Party. Avinash campaigned for his father Late Devineni Nehru who contested from Kankipadu mandal in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. He also served as a Samaikyandhra Movement Student JAC Convener gathering 1 lakh students which drew the attention of the entire state. He actively participated in various Samaikyandhra Movement including Jala Deeksha and various other student rallies. He also led the Special Status for Andhra Pradesh Protests post the state division which included agitations and bike rallies along with the youth. Avinash served as Andhra Pradesh State Youth Congress President and Vijayawada Parliamentary Congress President during his tenure with Indian National Congress.
Devineni contested in Vijayawada Lok Sabha Elections 2014 from Indian National Congress party. But, he got defeated by the Kesineni Srinivas from Telugu Desam Party. Later, he along with his father Devineni Nehru joined Telugu Desam Party in 2016. He was appointed as Telugu Yuvata State President which is a youth wing of Telugu Desam Party by then Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Avinash again contested in 2019 Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh against Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao of YSR Congress Party swept the 2019 General Elections including Gudivada.. However, this election earned him a huge following in the entire state and he has created an identity of his own amongst the youth irrespective of political affiliations.
Later on, Avinash resigned from Telugu Desam Party and joined YSR Congress Party in November 2019 under the leadership of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Sri Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy. Avinash was under the impression that it is extremely important for the youngsters to focus on subjects and issues prevailing in the current society. In addition to that, it is also important to empower the youth for the bright future of the next generation. Currently, he is serving as Vijayawada East incharge.