Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Founder of the YSR Congress Party and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2019 to 2024, known for the Navaratnalu welfare schemes.
- Based in
- Pulivendula
- Region
- Andhra Pradesh
Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy was born on 21 December 1972 in Jammalamadugu, Kadapa district, the son of former Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. He founded the YSR Congress Party on 12 March 2011 after leaving the Congress.
He entered the Lok Sabha from Kadapa in 2009 and was re-elected in a 2011 by-election. Elected MLA for Pulivendula in 2014, he served as Leader of the Opposition until 2019, when his party won a landslide and he became Chief Minister on 30 May 2019. His government built its programme around the Navaratnalu, nine welfare schemes, including Amma Vodi support for schoolchildren’s families.
The YSRCP lost power in the 2024 election. He continues to lead the party and represent Pulivendula in the Assembly.
Career
- 16 May 2009
Elected MP for Kadapa
- 12 Mar 2011
Founded the YSR Congress Party
Re-elected MP for Kadapa in a by-election
2011.
- 20 Jun 2014
MLA for Pulivendula and Leader of the Opposition
Leader of the Opposition until May 2019.
- 30 May 2019
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Served until June 2024.
Education
B.Com., Pragathi Mahavidyalaya, Hyderabad
Known for
Navaratnalu
Nine flagship welfare schemes of his government.
Jagananna Amma Vodi
Launched in January 2020: annual support for mothers or guardians of schoolchildren.
