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Y S Jaganmohan Reddy

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Who is Y S Jaganmohan Reddy?

Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy (Y S Jaganmohan Reddy) is an Indian entrepreneur and a politician serving as the current and 17th chief minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh since May 30, 2019. He is also the founder and president of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).
 
Early life and education
Y S Jaganmohan Reddy was born on December 21, 1972, in Pulivendula village of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, to former CM of Andhra Pradesh Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and Vijayalakshmi. Up to 12th grade, Reddy studied at The Hyderabad Public School. Later, he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Pragathi Mahavidyalaya Degree and PG college, Ram Koti, Hyderabad. He went on to study business management in the United States. After completing his education, he worked for a brief period in the US before returning to India to join his father's business.

Reddy is also a successful businessman, having previously acquired the defunct power project Sandur Power Company Limited (SPCL).
 
Career
Reddy started his political career when he campaigned for the Indian National Congress (INC) during 2004 elections from Kadapa district and got elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) from Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency in 2009. After his father's death in a helicopter crash in 2009, he quit the Congress party and started his own political party, the YSRCP. In 2011, Reddy launched a massive padayatra, a pilgrimage on foot, covering about 3,000 km in 14 months, visiting all the Assembly segments in the state, which helped him gain popularity and support from the people.
 
In 2019, Reddy's party won a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, winning 151 of 175 seats, resulting in his appointment as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
 
Reddy has been involved in several controversies during his political career. In 2012, he was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a disproportionate assets case. He was released on bail in 2013. In 2017, he was arrested again in a corruption case, but was later acquitted by the court.  As the CM of Andhra Pradesh, Reddy has initiated several welfare schemes for the people of the state. The 'Amma Vodi' scheme, which provides financial assistance to mothers who send their children to school, and the 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme, which provides financial assistance to farmers, are some of the popular schemes launched by his government.

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The judge also issued notice on Reddy's application seeking an interim relief and made it clear that any publication made after December 9 would be after being put to notice by court and have its own

Updated On: 13 Dec 2024 | 7:46 PM IST

In his first reaction days after the controversy broke out, Reddy also said he had met the Adanis several times during his tenure as the CM of Andhra Pradesh which was "not unusual"

Updated On: 28 Nov 2024 | 6:51 PM IST

District Fire Officer said that one person died, and nine others are under treatment after inhaling toxic gas that leaked at Tagore Pharma in Paravada, in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh

Updated On: 28 Nov 2024 | 7:50 AM IST

The previous YSRCP regime in Andhra Pradesh is embroiled in this alleged scam with claims that government officials received bribes from the Adani Group

Updated On: 26 Nov 2024 | 7:44 AM IST

After visiting the Rishikonda Palace spread over 61 acres here on Saturday, the Chief Minister asked media persons whether it is acceptable to build such a costly palace with public money

Updated On: 03 Nov 2024 | 10:06 AM IST

The CM said Jagan's stand of him having earlier visited the Tirumala shrine earlier by not 'signing the declaration' form affirming his faith in the presiding deity does not entitle him to repeat it

Updated On: 27 Sep 2024 | 9:45 PM IST

The police are forced to issue notices to the YSRCP leaders at several places in the district

Updated On: 27 Sep 2024 | 11:12 AM IST

The BJP leader insisted Jagan Reddy should provide the declaration at Alipiri's Garuda statue itself, before beginning his Tirumala darshan

Updated On: 26 Sep 2024 | 12:56 PM IST

Naidu said, as per the earlier conditions, the ghee supplier should have at least three years of experience, however, after Jagan Mohan Reddy came to power it was reduced to one year

Updated On: 22 Sep 2024 | 10:32 PM IST

Explaining the sequence of events, he said it is crucial to note that the ghee allegedly adulterated was rejected and not allowed to enter the premises of TTD

Updated On: 22 Sep 2024 | 10:44 PM IST

Guntur Superintendent of Police Satish Kumars said some BJYM activists were taken into preventive custody in connection with the incident

Updated On: 22 Sep 2024 | 2:31 PM IST

The controversy over laddoos at Tirupati temple was triggered after Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu alleged that sub-standard ghee with 'animal fat' was used during Jaganmohan Reddy's rule

Updated On: 21 Sep 2024 | 3:42 PM IST

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has asked Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu for a full report on the ladoo controversy at Tirupati temple, following allegations of use of substandard ghee

Updated On: 20 Sep 2024 | 3:37 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has sparked a controversy by alleging that under his predecessor, Jagan Mohan Reddy, adulterated ghee was used in ladoos at Tirupati's temple

Updated On: 20 Sep 2024 | 3:02 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has sparked a controversy by alleging that animal fat was used in laddus at Tirupati's temple during Jagan Mohan Reddy's regime, a claim rejected by Reddy's party

Updated On: 20 Sep 2024 | 7:13 PM IST

CM further alleged that the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government had served substandard food to the Tirumala devotees

Updated On: 20 Sep 2024 | 9:55 AM IST

The YSRCP Chief interacted with the injured workers and their relatives at the Anakapalli Hospital

Updated On: 23 Aug 2024 | 2:24 PM IST

Considering the sensitive nature of his position and the 'ongoing political environment' in state, Reddy highlighted that reduction in security cover raises 'significant concerns about his safety'

Updated On: 05 Aug 2024 | 11:55 PM IST

Jagananna Amma Vodi', a scheme which used to offer financial help to mothers educating their children, has been renamed as 'Talliki Vandanam

Updated On: 29 Jul 2024 | 1:28 PM IST

According to the former CM, these incidents were part of an evil design to 'suppress' the YSRCP

Updated On: 19 Jul 2024 | 11:26 AM IST