K. Chennakesava Reddy

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K. Chennakesava Reddy
Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra Pradesh
In office
2019–2024
Profession

K. Chennakesava Reddy (born 1 July 1942) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is an MLA of YSR Congress Party from Yemmiganur Assembly Constituency in Kurnool District. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Reddy was born in 1942. He completed his schooling from S.S.L.C High School, Yemmiganur, Kurnool district in 1957. His father Chenna Reddy was a farmer. He was the ex-Director of Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University. He married Raja Lakshmi. [3] His son's name is Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Career

Reddy started his political journey with Indian National Congress. He served as the vice-chairman of Kurnool Zilla Parishad, Kurnool from 1985 to 1990. He won the 2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election from Yemmiganur Assembly Constituency representing Indian National Congress. He defeated B. V. Mohan Reddy of Telugu Desam Party by a margin of 18,373 votes. He lost in 1994 and 1999 to B. V. Mohan Reddy of TDP. He retained the Yemmiganur Assembly Constituency representing Congress as he won the 2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election defeating B. V. Mohan Reddy of Telugu Desam Party by a narrow margin of 2,323 votes. [4] He later joined YSR Congress Party and contested the 2012 Andhra Pradesh Byelection. He won the byelection defeating B. V. Mohan Reddy of Telugu Desam Party by a margin of 20,103 votes. He then missed the 2014 election but regained the seat winning the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election, representing YSR Congress once again, defeating B. V. Jaya Nageshwara Reddy of Telugu Desam Party by a huge margin of 25,610 votes. [5] He also served as Mandal President and Council Member of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. In July 2021, he demanded the government to revocation of the 'Cow Protection Act'. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Prasad, P. V. (28 December 2023). "Kurnool may see change in YSRC candidates". Deccan Chronicle . Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "Yemmiganur Election Results 2019 Live Updates: K Chenna Kesava Reddy of YSRCP Wins". News18. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "K.Chennakesava Reddy | MLA | Yerekota | Yemmiganur". 21 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "Yemmiganur Election 2024: Get Latest News Updates of the Yemmiganur Constituency Seat in Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election 2024". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "Yemmiganur Constituency Election Results 2019: Yemmiganur Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  6. ↑ Correspondent, Special (28 July 2021). "BJP criticises Yemmiganur MLA for 'seeking' revocation of Cow Protection Act". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 27 May 2024.
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