Alla Nani Passes Away: Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM’s Political Journey Explained
Amaravati: Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas, popularly known as Alla Nani, has passed away at the age of 57 after suffering a heart attack in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through political circles, particularly in Eluru, where he had built his political career.
Alla Nani was among the prominent political figures from the Eluru region and had held important responsibilities in the Andhra Pradesh government. His political journey also reflected several major shifts in the state's political landscape.
Who Was Alla Nani?
Alla Nani, whose full name was Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas, was a politician from Eluru who rose through the ranks of state politics.
He was first elected as an MLA from Eluru on a Congress ticket and later moved to the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). He returned to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly from Eluru in the 2019 elections as a YSRCP candidate.
His political career was closely associated with the Eluru constituency, where he remained a recognizable political face for many years.
Alla Nani's Role in the Jagan Government
After the YSRCP came to power in Andhra Pradesh in 2019 under Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Alla Nani was given a significant role in the state cabinet.
He served as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Health and Medical Education. His tenure placed him at the centre of the state's healthcare administration during a particularly important period for Andhra Pradesh.
His ministerial responsibilities made him one of the more visible members of the Jagan cabinet.
From Congress to YSRCP
Alla Nani's political journey was not limited to one party.
He entered politics through the Congress and represented Eluru as a Congress MLA. He later joined the YSR Congress Party and became an important leader in the party's West Godavari political network.
His return to the Assembly in 2019 proved to be a major turning point, eventually leading to his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister.
What Happened After the 2024 Elections?
The political phase following the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections brought another change in Alla Nani's career.
He moved away from active YSRCP politics and later joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in February 2025 in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
This marked another significant transition in his political journey.
Sudden Heart Attack
According to reports published on Tuesday, Alla Nani suffered a heart attack in Visakhapatnam and died. His sudden passing at 57 has come as a shock to political leaders, supporters and people associated with his long political career.
Further details regarding his final rites and tributes are expected to emerge as political leaders and supporters respond to his death.
Why Alla Nani's Death Matters in Andhra Pradesh Politics
Alla Nani's career spanned several political phases in Andhra Pradesh—from Congress politics to the rise of the YSR Congress Party and later his move into the TDP.
His journey also illustrates how political loyalties and leadership structures in Andhra Pradesh have changed significantly over the past two decades.
For Eluru, however, his political identity remained particularly significant. He represented the constituency at different stages of his career and served as one of the region's prominent political leaders.
A Political Career Across Three Decades
Alla Nani's career can broadly be understood through three phases:
Congress years: His early political career and representation of Eluru.
YSRCP years: His move to the YSR Congress Party, return as Eluru MLA in 2019 and elevation as Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister.
Post-2024 phase: His withdrawal from active YSRCP politics followed by his move to the TDP.
His sudden death now brings an unexpected end to a political career that had witnessed several important chapters in Andhra Pradesh's modern political history.
Key Takeaways
- Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Alla Nani has died at 57.
- He reportedly suffered a heart attack in Visakhapatnam.
- He represented Eluru in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly.
- He served as Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister in the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy government.
- He later moved from YSRCP politics to the Telugu Desam Party.
- His death has triggered reactions across Andhra Pradesh's political circles.
