Kasu Mahesh Reddy (born 9 September 1975) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is an MLA of YSR Congress Party from Gurazala Assembly Constituency in Guntur District. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election.[1] He is nominated by YSR Congress Party to contest the Gurazala seat again in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election.[2] He is the 3rd Generation Politician in Kasu Family.
Kasu Mahesh Reddy | |
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Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 2019–2024 | |
Preceded by | Yarapathineni Srinivasa Rao |
Succeeded by | Yarapathineni Srinivasa Rao |
Constituency | Gurazala |
Personal details | |
Born | Narasaraopet, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh (now Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh) | 9 September 1975
Political party | YSR Congress Party |
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Education | LLB (1991) |
Alma mater | Andhra Christian College |
Early life and education
editReddy was born in Narasaraopet, Guntur District. His father Kasu Venkata Krishna Reddy is a former two-time MP and three-time MLA from Narasaraopet constituency. He is a nephew of former Congress chief minister Kasu Brahmananda Reddy. He completed his LLB from Andhra Christian College, Guntur in 1991. He runs his own business.[3]
Career
editReddy started his political career with Indian National Congress and joined YSR Congress Party in 2016.[4][5] He became an MLA for the first time winning the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election defeating Yarapathineni Srinivasa Rao of Telugu Desam Party by a margin of 28,613 votes.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Gurazala Election 2024: Get Latest News Updates of the Gurazala Constituency Seat in Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election 2024". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Annam, Bandhavi (6 May 2024). "Fierce electoral battle on cards between YSRC and TDP in Gurazala". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "KASU MAHESH REDDY | MLA | YSRCP | Gurazala | Guntur | Andhra Pradesh". 16 March 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (14 December 2016). "Mahesh Reddy to join YSRC tomorrow". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Youth Congress leader Mahesh Reddy joins YSRCP". The Times of India. 4 December 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Gurazala Constituency Election Results 2019: Gurazala Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Gurazala Assembly Election 2024: Gurazala Election Winning Candidates List, Election Date, Results, Vote Share New-IndiaToday". India Today. Retrieved 18 May 2024.