Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy, known as Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, is an Indian entrepreneur and politician. Born on December 21, 1972, in Pulivendula village of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, he is the son of former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, and Vijayalakshmi. Reddy received his education at The Hyderabad Public School and later pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Pragathi Mahavidyalaya Degree and PG College, Ram Koti, Hyderabad. He furthered his studies in business management in the United States before returning to India to join his father's business.

Reddy's political journey began when he campaigned for the Indian National Congress (INC) during the 2004 elections and was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) from the Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency in 2009. Following his father's tragic demise in a helicopter crash in 2009, Reddy founded his own political party, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). In 2011, he embarked on a massive padayatra, covering approximately 3,000 km over 14 months, which bolstered his popularity and garnered widespread support.

In 2019, Reddy led the YSRCP to a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, securing 151 out of 175 seats, and subsequently assuming the role of Chief Minister. His party also won 22 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats. Reddy's ascension to power marked a significant political shift in Andhra Pradesh, particularly given the decline of the Indian National Congress and the defeat of the Telugu Desam Party led by N Chandrababu Naidu.

In his role as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Reddy has introduced numerous welfare programs aimed at benefiting the state's residents. Among these initiatives are the 'Amma Vodi' scheme, offering financial aid to mothers who ensure their children attend school, and the 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme, providing financial support to farmers. These programs have garnered widespread popularity under his administration.

A decade prior, Reddy was primarily engaged in business ventures in Bengaluru. However, at the behest of his father, he entered politics and contested the May 2009 Lok Sabha elections from the Kadapa constituency, despite lacking prior political experience.

The unexpected passing of his father in September 2009 propelled Reddy into the political spotlight, with calls for him to assume the role of Chief Minister.

In the 2024 Assembly elections, he successfully contested and secured a victory from the Pulivendla constituency.

On the personal front, he is married to Y S Bharathi, and together they have two daughters.

He faces 26 criminal cases.