YS Jaganmohan Reddy is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. His father, YS Rajasekhara Reddy is a former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He is the founder of YSR Congress. His party won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections.
Wiki/Biography
Jaganmohan Reddy was born on 21 December 1972 (age 50 years; in 2022) in Pulivendula Village of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. He did his schooling from Hyderabad Public School, Hyderabad. He then continued his B.Com studies from Nizam College in 1990 and also got an MBA from Nizam College in 1993. He started his own business after graduating from college. Although his father was a politician, he never thought of going into politics. In 2004, he had campaigned for his father in many rallies; as a businessman he has many connections and knows many locals.
Jaganmohan Reddy In Rally
In 2008, he founded the Telegu daily newspaper Sakshi, and soon after its success, he launched a television channel of the same name, Sakshi TV.
Physical appearance
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 70 kg (approx.)
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Family, Wife & Caste
Jaganmohan Reddy was born into a Protestant Christian family. His father, YS Rajasekhara Reddy is a politician from the Congress party and also the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He died on September 2, 2009, when his helicopter crashed over the forest of Nallamala, Andhra Pradesh. His mother, YS Vijayamma is a politician, she has served as the MLA of Andhra Pradesh and also the honorary President of the YSR Congress. His sister, YS Sharmila Reddy, is a politician and a member of Jaganmohan’s party, the YSR Congress. While Jaganmohan was in jail in 2012, he ran his political campaign and also managed the party with his mother. Sharmila Reddy also did a 3000 km walkathon for YRS Congress, she started her walkathon at Idupulapaya in Kadapa district on 18 October 2012 and finished it on 4 August 2013. She visited 14 districts of Andhra Pradesh as part of the walkathon.
Father Jaganmohan YS Rajashekar Reddy
Mother Jaganmohan Reddy YS Vijayamma
Sister Jaganmohan Reddy YS Sharmila Reddy
Jaganmohan Reddy is married to YS Bharati, he is a politician and member of YSR Congress. They have two daughters, Varsha Reddy and Harsha Reddy.
Jaganmohan Reddy With Wife YS Bharati
Jaganmohan Reddy With His Daughters Harsha Reddy And Varsha Reddy
Career
Jaganmohan Reddy had campaigned for his father in 2004. He joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in 2008. He contested the 2009 Lok Sabha Elections from Kadapa Constituency and won. After his father’s death in 2009, he embarked on a condolence tour and traveled across Andhra Pradesh to meet his father’s supporters. Andhra Pradesh Congress objected to this visit but he stated that it was a private matter, and they should not interfere. On 29 November 2010, he quit the Congress after falling out with the Congress leadership and announced that within 45 days, he would form his party. In March 2011, he founded his party Yuvajana Shramika Raithu Congress (YSR Congress).
YSR Congress Flag
In June 2012, the YSR Congress contested the Andhra Pradesh By-Election and also the by-poll of one Lok Sabha seat. They won 17 seats and in the State Assembly by-elections and 1 Lok Sabha election seat. In the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, the YSR Congress got only 67 out of 175 seats and lost the election. Jaganmohan Reddy was elected as the Leader of the Opposition. On November 6, 2017, he started a 3000 km padayatra (foot march). He undertook this march to visit all 125 assemblies and 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh and connect with the people of Andhra Pradesh. His march lasted for 430 days and it ended on 9 January 2019. He held rallies and campaigned all over Andhra Pradesh, which gave him a huge advantage in the 2019 Assembly elections. On 23 May 2019, in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections, the YSR Congress won the election with 151 seats out of 175 and formed the government.
YS Jaganmohan Reddy After Winning the 2019 Assembly Election
Jaganmohan Reddy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 30 May 2019.
Jaganmohan Reddy Takes Oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh-
Controversy
- In 2011, former Andhra Pradesh State Minister P Shankar Rao filed a petition against Reddy. He blamed him for earning money illegally by taking advantage of his father’s position as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The petition stated that Jaganmohan Reddy had earned Rs. 43,000 Crores during his father’s tenure as CM. The CBI filed a case against him and issued more than 11 charge sheets against him. Reddy was jailed on 27 May 2012 and removed as Leader of the Opposition. He got bail in September 2013.
Jaganmohan Reddy In Jail
- On 5 August 2017, while addressing a rally Reddy stated that even though N. Chandrababu Naidu was shot down in the middle of the road, there was nothing wrong with him. He was criticized for this statement. TDP leader Mallela Rajshekhar filed an FIR against him, blaming him for insulting the CM and inciting violence in an area prone to riots and communal violence.
- On October 25, 2017, when Reddy was at the Vishakhapatnam airport; waiting for his flight. An airport employee approached him and asked for a selfie. While the worker was taking a selfie, he slashed Reddy’s left hand with a knife. The worker was arrested and taken in for questioning. Reddy was injured and had to be operated on because the wound was quite deep. The worker was later identified as J Srinivas Rao. His motive for attacking Reddy is not clear as he has no political connections. The police suspect that he did this just to attract the attention of some girls.
Attack On Jaganmohan Reddy At Visakhapatnam Airport
Address
House No. 3-9-77 Pulivendla, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh
Car Collection
Jaganmohan Reddy owns BMW X5 2007 and 3 Mahindra Scorpio Cars (2009 Model)
Assets & Real Estate
Fixed Assets: Rs. 339.89 CroresCash: Rs. 43,000Bank Deposit: Rs. 1.45 CroresBonds & Shares: Rs. 50.32 Crores
Property: Rs. 35.30 Crores– Agricultural Land of Vempalli Mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh worth Rs. 42 Lacs– Non Agricultural Land in Bakarapuram Mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh worth Rs. 7 Crores– Commercial Building in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad worth Rs. 14 Crores– Residential Building in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad worth Rs. 3.19 Crores– Residential Building in Bakarapuram Mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh worth Rs. 8.80 Crores
Salary & Net Worth
Salary: Rs. 1,25,000 + Additional Allowance (as MLA of Andhra Pradesh Assembly)
Net Worth: Rs. 510 Crores (as on 2019)
Facts
- When Jaganmohan Reddy’s father died on September 2, 2009, many of his father’s followers and supporters committed suicide. Some people are reported to have died just from the shock of hearing the news of their father’s death.
YS Jaganmohan Reddy During Condolence Tour
- Jaganmohan Reddy went on a condolence tour to commemorate his father’s death across Andhra Pradesh. He met with his father’s supporters and the families of those who died after his father.
- He was jailed in 2012, due to the disproportionate assets case. While in jail, he learned that the UPA Government supported the move to divide Andhra, and form Telangana. He went on hunger strike in prison. He protested for 125 hours before his health took a hit, and he had to be hospitalized.
Jaganmohan Reddy during his Hunger Strike
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
