Once a powerful face in the YSRCP, Avanthi Srinivas Rao, who served as Tourism Minister for three years, now finds himself at a political crossroads.

During his time in office, Avanthi wielded considerable influence and enjoyed a strong political presence. Later, when the party underwent a reshuffle, he was among several ministers who lost their cabinet posts.

Despite being dropped from the cabinet, YSRCP retained him as a key district leader and even gave him a ticket to contest the 2024 elections. His daughter too entered politics, winning a corporator seat.

Avanthi’s political journey has been marked by frequent party switches.

He began his career in 2009 by contesting from Bheemunipatnam on a Praja Rajyam Party ticket and won as MLA. After PRP merged with Congress, he continued as

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