Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy was born in 21 December 1972, is an Indian politician serving as the 17th and current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He is the leader of YSR Congress Party, and was Leader of opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 16 May 2014 until 23 May 2019. He is the son of the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. He started his political career by campaigning for Indian National Congress in 2004 elections in Kadapa District, and in the 2009 elections he was elected as Member of Parliament from Kadapa constituency as a member of the Indian National Congress.
Political career
Jaganmohan Reddy’s father YS Rajasekhara Reddy popularly known as YSR, was a two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serving from 2004 to 2009.Jaganmohan started his political career campaigning for Indian National Congress during the 2004 elections in Kadapa District.In 2009, Jaganmohan was elected as Member of Parliament from Kadapa constituency.
Knife Attack
Jagan Mohan Reddy while staying a Flight to Hyderabad was attacked with a knife in the VIP Lounge of Visakhapatnam Airport on 25 October 2018. He received an injury on shoulder and had to undergo a surgery.
2019 Election Win & Chief Ministership
In the 2019 National and State election held in April–May 2019, YSR Congress Party swept the polls and won 151 of the total 175 assembly seats and 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in AP. He took oath as Chief Minister on 30 May 2019.
Family&Caste
Jagnhmohan Reddy was born in a protestant Christian family. His father y.s rajasekhara reddy was a poltician from the Congress party and also was the chief minister of Andhra pradesh .
Bio
Full Name | Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy |
DOB | Dec 21, 1972 |
Place of Birth | Pulivendula village, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. |
Political Party | YSR Congress |
Religion | Christian Protestant |
Education | B.Com from Pragati Maha Vidyalaya, Osmania Unversity, Hyderabad |
Profession before joining politics | Businessman. |
Spouse name | Y S Bharathi |
Children | 2 daughters. |
Positions held | Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for Pulivendla (Assumed office May 2014) |