Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy

Indian Politician, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy - Indian Politician, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Born

December 21st, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Born in 1972, a prominent Indian politician served as the 17th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from May 2019. A member of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), the individual succeeded N. Chandrababu Naidu after leading the party to a significant electoral victory in the 2019 state assembly elections. Education included business studies at the United States. The individual’s political career began in 2004, serving as a Member of Parliament, representing the Kadapa constituency. Focus on welfare programs aimed at improving education, healthcare, and agriculture characterized the administration.

Serving as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Leading YSRCP to victory in 2019 elections

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