Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy was born on July 8, 1949 in Pulivendula, Rayalaseema, to Y S Raja Reddy and Jayamma Reddy
Completed his course in medical science from M R Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka.
Elected president of students union during his college days
Completed his MBBS and took up first job as medical officer at Jammalamadugu Mission Hospital
In 1971, gets married to Vijayalakshmi
Entered politics in 1978 when he contested for an assembly seat from Pulivendula at the age of 28.
Trounced D Narayana Reddy of Janata Party by 20,000 votes
Contested election four times to enter the assembly from Pulivendula and four times from Kadapa to enter the Lok Sabha.
Won all elections he contested
Became president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee twice from 1983-1985 and from 1998 to 2000
During 1983-1985, held key ministerial portfolios like rural development, medical, health and education
From 1999 to 2004, he was leader of opposition in the 11th Andhra assembly.
He was opposition leader five times
In 2000, led a padyatra from Lepakshi to Pothireddipadu in Kurnool district protesting the hike in power tariff
In the summer of 2003, went on a 1,400-km-long padyatra, covering all backward areas of the state
Sworn in as Andhra CM on May 14, 2004
Swept the 2009 polls. Retained the CM’s post, won 36 LS seats and 157 assembly seats
No comments:
Post a Comment