Viswasarayi Kalavathi (born 1967) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. She was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly twice[1] from Palakonda as a member of the YSR Congress Party.[2][3][4]
Viswasarayi Kalavathi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2014–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Nimmaka Sugreevulu |
| Succeeded by | Nimmaka Jayakrishna |
| Constituency | Palakonda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Palakonda, Manyam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Political party | YSR Congress Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editKalavathi hails from Vanduva village, Veeraghattam Mandal, Srikakulam district. Her father's name is Viswasarayi Narasimha Rao. She married Mandangi Hari Prasad. In 2002, she did her M.A. in Economics from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack. She was a deputy registrar in the Cooperative Department.[5]
Career
editShe entered politics after joining the Praja Rajyam Party in 2009 but lost the Assembly election from Palakonda. Later, she joined YSR Congress Party and won the 2014 election from the same seat. She retained it winning the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election representing YSRCP from Palakonda again.[5][6] She defeated Nimmaka Jayakrishna of TDP by a margin of 17,980 votes.[7]
References
edit- ^ Rao, Chowdari Lakshmana (10 February 2024). "TDP leaders divided into two groups in Palakonda". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Women in Legislature". Andhra Pradesh Legislature. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Palakonda Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Viswasarayi Kalavathi of YSRCP Wins". News18. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Assembly election result: Full list of winners". Financial Express. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Viswasarayi Kalavathi | MLA | Vanduva | Veeraghattam". 30 March 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Viswasarayi Kalavathi". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Palakonda (ST) Assembly Election 2024: Palakonda (ST) Election Winning Candidates List, Election Date, Results, Vote Share New-IndiaToday". India Today. Retrieved 14 April 2024.