Kethireddy Venkatarami Reddy (born 1978) is an Indian politician in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election he was elected as MLA from Dharmavaram constituency in the erstwhile Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh which is renamed as Sri Sathya Sai district.[1][2] He represented YSR Congress Party.[3]
Kethireddy Venkatarami Reddy | |
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| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 23 May 2019 – June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gonuguntla Suryanarayana |
| Succeeded by | Y. Satyakumar Yadav |
| Constituency | Dharmavaram |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gonuguntla Lakshmamma |
| Succeeded by | Goniguntla Suryanarayana |
| Constituency | Dharmavaram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 October 1978 |
| Political party | YSRCP (2011-Present) |
| Other political affiliations | INC (2009-2011) |
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| Relatives | Kethireddy Pedda Reddy (uncle) |
| Residence(s) | H.NO. 15-84, SBI Colony, Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Alma mater | Bharathiar University (2001) |
Early life and education
editReddy was born in Dharmavaram to Surya Prathap Reddy. He studied Electrical Engineering from Bharathiar University in 2001 and later did his post graduation in UK upon which he returned to Hyderabad and had a brief stint with Reliance Industries as a Network Engineer before joining politics.[4]
Political career
editKethireddy started his political career with Indian Congress Party under the leadership of erstwhile Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and subsequently won the 2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election from Dharmavaram Assembly Constituency, post the death of YSR, he resigned from Indian Congress Party and joined YSRCP at the guidance of Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in 2011. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election from Dharmavaram Assembly Constituency representing YSR Congress. He defeated Gonuguntla Suryanarayana of Telugu Desam Party by a margin of 15,286 votes. He lost to BJP Contestant Satya Kumar Yadav in 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.[3][5][6]
He is most known for "Good Morning Dharmavaram" program , it is an initiative organized by him. Through this program, he engages directly with constituents by touring various villages within his assembly constituency. The aim is to listen to their grievances and provide immediate solutions, often involving local officials to address issues on the spot. This program has been very successful and has garnered a positive image of Kethireddy as an approachable leader.
References
edit- ^ "Kethireddy Venkatarami Reddy (YSRCP):Constituency- DHARMAVARAM(ANANTAPUR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Dharmavaram legislator accused of grabbing land". The Hindu. 7 January 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Dharmavaram Assembly Election 2024: Dharmavaram Election Winning Candidates List, Election Date, Results, Vote Share New-IndiaToday". India Today. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Kethireddy Venkatarami Reddy | MLA | Dharmavaram | Anantapur". 2 April 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Dharmavaram Constituency Election Results 2019: Dharmavaram Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Dharmavaram Election 2024: Get Latest News Updates of the Dharmavaram Constituency Seat in Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election 2024". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
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