AAROGYASRI launched by Y.S

Rain had played spoilsport on the last two occasionsVIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy will launch Rajiv Arogyasri scheme at a mega health camp here at Makineni Basava Punnaiah Municipal Stadium on September 27.This is third time that the officials are making arrangements for the launch of the Rajiv Arogyayasri programme in the city. On the last two occasions, the programme was put off due to heavy rains.The officials are making arrangements for 50 screening counters where 10,000 to 15,000 patients can be diagnosed and a total crowd of about 30,000 can be handled. About 50 network hospitals across the State will take part in the camp, said K.L.V. Prasad, district coordinator of Rajiv Arogyasri, on Tuesday.Mr. Prasad said that the Chief Minister would interact with about half a dozen patients, who availed themselves of the facilities under Rajiv Arogyasri scheme, and with an equal number of patients identified under the scheme, at the venue. The State government has identified as many as 19 corporate hospitals in the city for offering services to the patients under Rajiv Arogyasri. The government is organising camps at various places in the district. Hence, the number of patients turning up at the camp is likely to be less this time.Deputy Mayor Samanthapudi Narasaraju said that the patients could get treatment for 126 types of ailments and surgeries. Surgeries for different types of ailments costing less than Rs. 2 lakhs each would be conducted at the corporate hospitals, he said, adding: “people should avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme.”Special counterA special counter would be opened at these hospitals for the patients referred under the scheme. In addition, a special ward would be dedicated for the patients in these hospitals. Nearly 4,000 patients enrolled their names to make use of the corporate health care, which had hitherto been confined only to the rich, he said.The Chief Minister, on September 27, would arrive at Tummalapalem in Krishna district at 11 a.m. and unveil a statue of deceased MLA Chanamolu Venkat Rao. Later, he will address a public meeting at Ferry, and proceed to Ajit Singh Nagar to inaugurate the health camp. The Chief Minister is likely to distribute loans to self-help groups (SHGs) at the stadium. The Chief Minister would inaugurate a newly constructed building at the industrial estate of Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of Andhra Pradesh (ALEAP) at Surampalli near here. Dr. Reddy would proceed to Nuzvid to attend a programme at IIIT and lay a foundation stone each for a drinking water scheme and Rajiv Swagruha houses, officials said.

KONATHAALA say's AAROGYASRI is the best of it's kind

andhra Pradesh - Visakhapatnam
‘Arogyasri’ aboriginal of itsStaff affectionate in country, says KonathalaVISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh is the aboriginal State to acquaint the bloom allowance arrangement ‘Rajiv Arogyasri” for the poor in the country, Commercial Taxes Abbot Konathala Ramakrishna has said.Participating in the administration of ‘Arogyasri’ bloom cards at Koppaka, Batlapudi and Golagam in Anakapalle mandal on Sunday, he said the poor could get analysis costing up to Rs.2 lakhs in accumulated hospitals beneath the programme.Stating that abundance programmes spending bags of crores of rupees were alien by the YS Rajasekhar Reddy Government, he asserted all the acceptable would acquire account and backroom would not appear in the way.Besides accouterment to welfare, the government had additionally waived Rs.1,800 crores of loans taken through SC, ST and BC corporations.Priority programmesAmong the added antecedence programmes was extending loans at 25 paise absorption and in Anakapalle mandal abandoned so far Rs.27 crores of loans were sanctioned.For the bookish boost of the poor acceptance from the rural areas, IIITs were launched, Mr. Ramakrishna said. Two acceptance were called from Koppaka for admission.The Abbot assured the villagers that extending coffer accommodation to Tirumaleswara Rao, who could not booty up the advance for abridgement of banking support, would be taken up with the admiral concerned. The abbot gave abroad Rs.10,000 donated by Kota Subba Reddy to the student. Added classroomsZP Chairman G.Ramamurthy Naidu inaugurated added classrooms actuality complete in Koppaka panchayat beneath Rajiv Vidya Mission at a amount of Rs.6.2 lakhs and inaugurated the panchayat architecture complete at an outlay of Rs.3 lakhs beneath the Assembly Constituency Development Fund.

About the next phase of AAROGYASRI

BALANCING ACT: Minister for Accessory Irrigation M. Venkateswara Rao acclimation baptize bottles at the ‘Workshop on Arogyasri ’ in the Assembly on Friday. -
HYDERABAD: Arch Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy on Friday hinted at admittance of high-cost surgeries like knee and hip collective backup in the abutting appearance of the Rajiv Arogyasri programme.
Clarifying doubts of the MLAs and MLCs at a branch for adopting acquaintance about the bloom allowance programme, Dr. Reddy said these surgeries amount a abrupt Rs. 4 lakh now and if the hospitals brought the ante down, these could be included in the abutting phase.
After an busy presentation by P. K. Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Medical and Bloom Department and Babu, arch controlling administrator of the Arogyasri Bloom Care Trust, legislators airish a advance of questions, advertence teething problems in the scheme. The admiral explained that the absolute time ecology of the arrangement from allotment to absolute anaplasty and online acquittal ensured that there was no abusage of funds.
The Arch Minister, who responded to best of the queries, said there were some accessory problems which would be affected in the advancing months. To a catechism by Ramana Reddy, MLC from Warangal, on problems faced by alley blow victims, he said it was partly because the hospitals were not abiding if the victim bedevilled white allowance agenda or not. To addition query, Dr. Reddy said the associates charge to accuse to the assurance if patients were angry abroad afterwards assuming analytic tests. This could be due to access in workload of the hospitals. He said all problems would be affected soon.

Hospitals for AAROGYASRI

Saturday , October 11, 2008Hospitals Identified For Arogyasri :ysrAndhra Pradesh -15 hospitals in KarimnagarKARIMNAGAR: The district medical and health department has identified 15 local hospitals for the treatment of patients under the Rajiv Arogyasri health insurance scheme in Karimnagar town.The hospitals include; Amrutha nursing home, Chalmeda Anand Rao institute of medical sciences hospital, Government general hospital, Bhoomreddy hospital, Medwin hospital, Prathima institute of medical sciences, Renee hospitals, Surya hospital, Surya nursing home, Venkateshwara kidney centre, Shivarama hospitals, Sairam hospital, Laxman institute of orthopeadic hospital, Jayashree hospital and Sriram hospitals in Karimnagar town.In a press note here today, DM&HO N Subadhra called upon the people to utilise medical services in the above said hospitals for free treatment under the Arogyasri health insurance scheme. She also appealed to the people to utilise the 108 ambulance services to help road accident victims.

Aarogyasri is first on it's kind

Saturday , October 11, 2008andhra Pradesh - Visakhapatnam‘Arogyasri’ first of itsStaff kind in country, says KonathalaVISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh is the first State to introduce the health insurance scheme ‘Rajiv Arogyasri” for the poor in the country, Commercial Taxes Minister Konathala Ramakrishna has said.Participating in the distribution of ‘Arogyasri’ health cards at Koppaka, Batlapudi and Golagam in Anakapalle mandal on Sunday, he said the poor could get treatment costing up to Rs.2 lakhs in corporate hospitals under the programme.Stating that welfare programmes spending thousands of crores of rupees were introduced by the YS Rajasekhar Reddy Government, he asserted all the eligible would derive benefit and politics would not come in the way.Besides catering to welfare, the government had also waived Rs.1,800 crores of loans taken through SC, ST and BC corporations.Priority programmesAmong the other priority programmes was extending loans at 25 paise interest and in Anakapalle mandal alone so far Rs.27 crores of loans were sanctioned.For the academic uplift of the poor students from the rural areas, IIITs were launched, Mr. Ramakrishna said. Two students were selected from Koppaka for admission.The Minister assured the villagers that extending bank loan to Tirumaleswara Rao, who could not take up the course for lack of financial support, would be taken up with the officials concerned. The minister gave away Rs.10,000 donated by Kota Subba Reddy to the student. Additional classroomsZP Chairman G.Ramamurthy Naidu inaugurated additional classrooms being constructed in Koppaka panchayat under Rajiv Vidya Mission at a cost of Rs.6.2 lakhs and inaugurated the panchayat building constructed at an outlay of Rs.3 lakhs under the Assembly Constituency Development Fund.

A.P C.M's PROFILE

ANDHRAPRADESH C.M. YSRAJASEKHARAREDDY PROFILE group of institutions.YSRajasekhara Reddy’s sound business acumen,entrepreneurial skills, and, above all, his transparency brought him laurels inthe business arena. On the flip side, his success also brought him manyadversaries, political and otherwise, who were desperately looking for a shredof evidence to prove umpteen charges against him. In the end, theirmud-slinging did not yield a single point that could paint the mass leader inbad light. In fact, his detractors became red-faced, as they had to swallowtheir words.Groomed by a family deeply involved in publicservice, YSR entered active politics in 1978 and contested elections, fourtimes to enter the State Legislative Assembly and an equal number of times toenter the Lower House of Parliament. A winner in all that he does, YSR won allthe elections he contested. Even today his admirers exclaim: “He (YSR) defeatsdefeat.”During his 25-year-long political career, YSRhas served the people in multiple capacities, both in Government as well as inParty. He was President of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) twice -1983-1985 and 1998-2000. During 1980-1983, he was a minister holding importantportfolios related to Rural Development, Medical & Health and Educationetc. From 1999 to 2004 he was the Leader of Opposition in the eleventh stateassembly.As a champion of the masses, his stentorianvoice in the assembly, raised particularly during debates that sought to lendvoice to the voiceless millions, forced the Government to retrace severalanti-people steps it contemplated. YSR has been instrumental in orchestratingseveral mass struggles, while highlighting issues facing peasants, weavers,Dalits, youth and women. His relentless fight for clearance of pendingirrigation projects, particularly in the backward Rayalaseema region, hasearned for him a special place in the hearts of millions of farmers. Hisunremitting struggle against certain anti-people economic measures that weresought to be introduced in the name of “reforms”, including the frequentincreases in power tariff and indiscriminate privatization of public sectorunits, exalted him far above the street smart politicians.Even as a novice in the legislature, YSRrallied all the Congress MLAs from the Rayalaseema region and led an indefinitehunger strike demanding solution to the water crisis. He also led a Paadayaatrafrom Lepakshi to Pothireddipadu in Kurnool district. The 14-day hunger strikeof legislators under his leadership in August 2000 to register protest againstthe hike in power charges is still fresh in the memory of people. Bysystematically exposing the misdeeds of the then Government, both inside andoutside the Assembly, YSR was playing his political role to the hilt.During mid-summer in 2003, he led anunprecedented 1400 Km long Paadayaatra covering all backward areas in the stateto understand the ground realities of living conditions of the people there.Now, as Chief మినిస్టర్ ofandhra, the crowning glory ofthis studded political career, he can proudly claim to be the quintessence of apolitician who, with vision focused on the coming generations as well, hasearned the title of a statesman. Amidst a bewildering number of turncoats amongpoliticians, who thrive in “shifting loyalties”, YSR stands out as a sterlingexample of the old guard in pristine Indian politics.This explains why he has never turned his backon the Congress party, which nurtured his political moorings. The lure of powerand pelf could not divert him, when the party was briefly out of power, fromhis mission to hold the reins of power as a trusted lieutenant of the Congressand, more importantly, as a darling of the masses. Sworn in as Chief Ministerof Andhra Pradesh on 14.05.2004.YSR’s PersonalityA modest Personality:Dr.Reddy,unlike most politicians, reflects thespirit of a true Indian who walks his talk.While his thought is dressed withall that is modern and ennobling, Dr.Reddy’s person is invariably clothed intraditional costumes that include dhoti and a shirt made of handloom cloth.Inall of his public and private conversations, he speaks from the core of hisheart. Naturally, he hates hypocrisy.As a demanding Chief Minister, YSR expects bureaucrats to do their jobmeticulously, and present before him only facts that are shorn of allpublicity-oriented and manipulative figures. He does not tolerate hype andextravaganza in communicating official messages. He wants incontrovertiblefacts stated in a simple language that is intelligible even to the unlettered,because taking administration to the people is an article of faith for him.YSRPhilosophy of Life:Dr. Rajasekhara Reddy strongly believes that thehuman life is a boon provided by the Almighty to share one’s blessings withothers, while serving less privileged human beings.“Don’t count the years you want to live. Ask yourself how much you have donefor society at large with whatever opportunities the Almighty has providedyou”, is Dr. Reddy’s word of advice for those who have excuses for not doingeven what is within their means.It is this humane principle that prompted him to take pioneering steps toensure delivery of social security pensions to the needy in the first week ofevery month.His stature:Though measuring 5′7″, Reddy looks majesticallysimple in his appearance with an ever-smiling genial countenance. This in factovershadows his unfailing willpower to achieve his targets with the resilienceand tenacity of a spider.When YSR undertook his unprecedented 1500-KM-long Padayaatra (march on foot) inscorching sun during summer in 2003,covering backward areas of the state inparticular, few people could discern the underlying motive: knowing first-handthe real problems of the people in their own language and their doorstep.YSRMission:As around 75% of the population in India dependupon agriculture for livelihood, most administrative efforts should be focusedon the rural economy, he believes.Citing renowned economists, Dr. Reddy regrets that neglect of the agricultureand irrigation sectors in recent years have become the bane rural economy. As aproactive Chief Minister, he embarked upon a massive programme of executing 26major irrigation projects to create 65 lakh acres of new ayacut.YSR Motto:Dr. Reddy’s motto is that the ultimate objectiveof any program executed under a democratic set-up should be prompt anddependable delivery of sevices to the common man.With this as the guiding principle, YSR has advised bureaucrats at all levelsto help revive the functioning of the administrative system at all levelswithout habitually looking for autocratic ‘diktats’. ‘Decentralization ofadministrative power within the guidelines of the policy framed by thegovernment reflects the true spirit of democratic governance”, Dr. Reddyargues.His strength:Dr Reddy’s strength lies in his stature as a massleader since his advent in politics. Whether in or out of power, he has alwayschampioned the cause of the common man. This has endeared him to all segmentsof the Congress party as well.Even after becoming the Chief Minister in May 2004, Dr Reddy makes it a pointto address all the problems that are brought before him directly by people,cutting through bureaucratic hurdles, every day.If any scheme or programme under formulation is placed before him for approval,its outcome is a foregone conclusion that is dependent on Dr. Reddy’sinvariable query: “How best will it benefit the people at large or ensure goodgovernance?”YSR ‘pastime’:A curious ‘pastime’ of Dr Reddy is to feel thepulse of people in rural areas on Sundays through the Rajiv Palle Batta.The Rajiv Palle Baata is a novel mass contact programme under which the ChiefMinister reaches out to even unmotorable areas in the rural areas forpersonally collecting feedback on the implementation of various programmes.This programme has become extremely popular, because it highlights not what theChief Minister does in the glare of official publicity, but what his officialsmay not have done in the people’s own words.In view of the rational changes brought about in administrative mattersfollowing the success of Rajiv Palle Baata, the Chief Minister now extended theprogramme to urban areas through Rajiv Nagara Baata.YSR Approach:The Chief Minister’s emphasis on development ofthe rural economy does not presuppose a blinkered approach towards new andemerging technologies.Dr.Reddy is committed to a balanced approach towards giving thrust toinformation technology, bio-technology and all sectors that enhance industrialand agricultural production. His watchword is total transparency in alltransactions and deals that envisage public-private partnerships or involveprivate investments. Because, YSR believes he is simply a custodian of people’strust that is invaluable.It is not a coincidence that he loves the company of children and often “getslost” in their World that is founded on trust of the highest order.

41- YEAR'S ANNIVERSARY OF FRIENDSHIP

41-year aniversary of ysr,kvp friendshipCongress netas were agog with plans to invade the residence of Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his adviser K V P Ramachandra Rao on Monday to present them bouquets to mark the 41-year anniversary of their fabled friendship.But the chief minister himself made light of the occasion and his aides said there were no plans to host any celebration of any kind.Beginning what mist be the longest political associated in the state; Ramachandra Rao met Rajasekhara Reddy on July 31, 1966, one aide with an eye for precision revealed when they were student of a medical college in Gulbarga.The future chief minister was already active in student politics and Ramachandra Rao’s advice proved useful to him, as it would at every turn in YSR’s political career.Observers said the YSR- KVP association is the centerpiece of the Congress rule in the states. The chief minister is known to trust his chief aide’s advice without reservation.

Andhra Pradesh's new chief minister was born on July 8, 1949. He comes from a small town in Cuddapah, which falls in the backward Rayalaseema region.

YSR had a ringside view of politics even as a child. His father Y S Raja Reddy, a popular leader, was known for his mercurial dynamism and dare-devilish temperament. YSR continued his father's legacy when he entered politics as a Congress youth leader.

He suffered a severe personal blow when his father was brutally murdered in a bomb attack in 1998. All 16 accused, who belonged to the rival Telugu Desam Party, were acquitted on April 12.

YSR as NCC cadet (inset) and as a participant in a weight-lifting competition.

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YSR's grandfather embraced Christianity years ago.

In an interview to rediff.com, YSR's mother Jayamma said her son occasionally fails to attend Sunday Mass. According to Jayamma, YSR says, 'Even these are God's people coming from far-away villages. How can I make them wait endlessly?'

YSR, who studied at the Jammalamadugu town mission hospital, was considered a 'good student'. After completing his schooling in St John's at Bellary, he went to Loyola College, Vijayawada. He received his MBBS degree from Gulbarga in Karnataka in 1972.

He married Vijayalakshmi in 1971; they have a son and a daughter.

YSR with wife Vijayalakshmi and son Jaganmohan. Inset, with his granddaughter.

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YSR was first elected to the assembly in 1978.

In 1983, he was re-elected from Pulivendla, Cuddapah. Rajiv Gandhi appointed him state Congress president -- the youngest in Congress history.

The aggressive YSR has another side as well. He is a disciplinarian and is both health and hygiene conscious. He is also particular about yoga and meditation. A former sportsperson -- he was a weightlifter in his student days -- he firmly believes in the idiom, 'A sound soul in a sound body.'

He enjoys reading fiction in the little spare time he gets; his favourite author is Mario Puzo, who wrote the hugely popular bestseller The Godfather. Now, he often complains to friends that he finds it increasingly difficult to steal a few quiet moments to read.

YSR addresses a public rally soon after he became the state Congress chief.

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After successive defeats at the hustings in 1994 and 1999, the morale of the Congress party in Andhra Pradesh was at an all time low. YSR made it his mission to revitalise the party.

His missionary zeal could be the reason why he seen as a 'militant politician.' It's an epithet his mother cannot understand. In fact, when asked why people call him the 'Cuddapah Tiger', Jayamma says, "I don't know. His father was called a Tiger. My son is soft-spoken unless he is angry. He is frank and occasionally bursts out, but he never harbours a grudge against anyone."

YSR talks to children at his road show during the assembly election.

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In order to touch base with the voters during the assembly election, YSR embarked on a jaitra yatra -- a 1,600-km padayatra -- in the intense heat of the Andhra summer. He used the opportunity to listen to the grievances of the people, especially the farmers, and blast Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for making 'false promises.'

The response from the electorate was tremendous; it gave the Congress a new lease of life even as it showed the TDP the door.

YSR speaks at a public meeting in Karnavarapukota.

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The jaitra yatra was a strength-sapping challenge considering the fierce Andhra summer. But YSR was sure he could do it.

He is an early riser and uses the morning hours to prepare himself for the gruelling day ahead; he knows he will only be able to rest 16 or 17 hours later.

He believes the Telugu Desam paid the price for ignoring rural Andhra. He says his priority is the farmer and the common man. Unlike Naidu, he is said to shun power point presentations.

YSR at one of the villages during the jaitra yatra.

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YSR, who is known for his fiery speeches, is the state's most charismatic Congress leader. His advocate Sambasivaiah says, "He has the ability to get votes. He is very ambitious and has long-term plans. No one can do PR like him."

Some say he enjoys filmstar-like glamour, a quality he enhances with his astute use of the Telugu idiom.

At one of his recent public meetings, he had said he would take sanyas if the Congress lost this election.But the Congress' landslide victory has ensured the Cuddapah Tiger will roar again.

YSR chats with NRIs in New York.

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Dr. Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

It was a day that no Congressman in Andhra Pradesh would not like to forget. After a gap of nine years, Congress is back in to power in the State. The entire twin cities of Hyderabad Secunderbad were flooded with people coming from every nook and corner of the State to witness their newfound hero Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy taking over as the Chief Minister. At exactly 1.59 pm on May 14th Andhra Pradesh Governor S S Barnala administered the oath of office to Dr YSR. Interestingly Governor Barnala read the oath in Telugu.In the presence of the crowd, he then singed on a file pertaining to free power to farmers and writing off their dues.

DR. YEDUGURI SANDINTI RAJASEKHARA REDDY, popularly known as Y.S, is the most promising among his generation of politicians. He is known for his forth - right speech and frank approach Dr. Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy hails from Pulivendula, a small town from Cuddapah district of the backward Rayala Seema region. He comes from a family, which stood for the cause of the downtrodden masses for generations daring the wrath of feudal lords of Cuddapah district. His father Late Y.S.RAJAREDDY was known for his dare-devilish temperament and mercurial dynamism as a leader of the forlorn masses. YSR inherited these qualities from his father to emerge as a darling of the deprived in AP. Second son of Sri Raja Reddy, YSR was born on Eighth of July 1949 - was a natural heir to his father’s legacy. His father had always been a source of inspiration for YSR since his childhood. It was none other than Sri Raja Reddy who led YSR into active politics. If YSR had any role model in his earlier days it was his father. His brutal murder in 1998 inflicted a deep injury and left a dark scar on YSR’s heart. YSR is graduated in medical science from M.R.COLLEGE OF GULBARGA He did his House-Surgeoncy in SV Medical college, Tirupathy. After completing MBBS he served as Medical Officer at CSI Campbell Hospital, Jammalamadugu or a brief period. In 1973 he established a 70-bed charitable hospital at Pulivendula in the name of Sri Y. S. Raja Reddy. The hospital continues to serve the poor till today. His family established a Polytechnic and a degree college in Pulivendula, which were later handed over to the well-known Loyola institutions. Besides these, YSR's family established many more educational and training centers in and around Pulivendula. Raveendranatha Elementary and High School must be mentioned first. And YS family also established a Junior college for girls in memory of Sri Venkata Reddy, grand father of YSR.Y.S. Raja Reddy ITI in Pulivendula and Y.S. Raja Reddy junior college in Simhadri Puram were also established subsequently Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, a medical doctor by profession, entered politics as a Congress Youth Leader. Interestingly, he and his arch rival TDP President and Caretaker Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nara Chandrababu Naidu made their debut in the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly as young legislators of the Congress party in the same year 1978. They both became ministers in Sri. T Anjaiah’s cabinet.He is Known as the Cuddapah Tiger of Andhra Pradesh. Dr.YSR is into active politics since a quarter of a century and has been representing his party on different fora. He was elected to Loksabha from Cuddapah constituency for four times and got elected to A.P. Assembly for four times from Pulivendula constituency.Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy was the APCC President twice. He remains one of those very few politicians around who never lost an election. YSR, a disciplinarian to the core, gets up in the early hours and prepares himself for the grueling long day stretching for 16-17 hours. A health and hygiene conscious person he is, YSR is very particular about physical culture, yoga and meditation. A weightlifter in his student days, his strong conviction is “ A sound soul in a sound body ”. YSR keeps on to his appointments on the dot while he never spared any one for complacence in this regard. Not many people know that YSR is keenly interested in reading fiction in English. His favourite author is Mario Puzo, the creator of epoch making novel “ God Father”. He has a particular liking for light-reading material. YSR got married to Smt.Vijayalakshmi in1971 and is blessed with a son and a daughter. A proud grand-dad he is, YSR enjoys the company of his grand children to the brim – needless to mention here that he rarely finds any time to spare for his family members. His busy schedule hardly allows him to steal a few moments for his family. YSR’s son emerged a successful entrepreneur to the utmost pleasure of his father. Son Jagan Mohana Reddy, daughter-in-law Bharathi, their children, daughter Sharmila, son-in-law Anil Kumar and their children enjoy a very special place in YSR’s world.

Dr. Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

It was a day that no Congressman in Andhra Pradesh would not like to forget. After a gap of nine years, Congress is back in to power in the State. The entire twin cities of Hyderabad Secunderbad were flooded with people coming from every nook and corner of the State to witness their newfound hero Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy taking over as the Chief Minister. At exactly 1.59 pm on May 14th Andhra Pradesh Governor S S Barnala administered the oath of office to Dr YSR. Interestingly Governor Barnala read the oath in Telugu.In the presence of the crowd, he then singed on a file pertaining to free power to farmers and writing off their dues.

DR. YEDUGURI SANDINTI RAJASEKHARA REDDY, popularly known as Y.S, is the most promising among his generation of politicians. He is known for his forth - right speech and frank approach Dr. Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy hails from Pulivendula, a small town from Cuddapah district of the backward Rayala Seema region. He comes from a family, which stood for the cause of the downtrodden masses for generations daring the wrath of feudal lords of Cuddapah district. His father Late Y.S.RAJAREDDY was known for his dare-devilish temperament and mercurial dynamism as a leader of the forlorn masses. YSR inherited these qualities from his father to emerge as a darling of the deprived in AP. Second son of Sri Raja Reddy, YSR was born on Eighth of July 1949 - was a natural heir to his father’s legacy. His father had always been a source of inspiration for YSR since his childhood. It was none other than Sri Raja Reddy who led YSR into active politics. If YSR had any role model in his earlier days it was his father. His brutal murder in 1998 inflicted a deep injury and left a dark scar on YSR’s heart. YSR is graduated in medical science from M.R.COLLEGE OF GULBARGA He did his House-Surgeoncy in SV Medical college, Tirupathy. After completing MBBS he served as Medical Officer at CSI Campbell Hospital, Jammalamadugu or a brief period. In 1973 he established a 70-bed charitable hospital at Pulivendula in the name of Sri Y. S. Raja Reddy. The hospital continues to serve the poor till today. His family established a Polytechnic and a degree college in Pulivendula, which were later handed over to the well-known Loyola institutions. Besides these, YSR's family established many more educational and training centers in and around Pulivendula. Raveendranatha Elementary and High School must be mentioned first. And YS family also established a Junior college for girls in memory of Sri Venkata Reddy, grand father of YSR.Y.S. Raja Reddy ITI in Pulivendula and Y.S. Raja Reddy junior college in Simhadri Puram were also established subsequently Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, a medical doctor by profession, entered politics as a Congress Youth Leader. Interestingly, he and his arch rival TDP President and Caretaker Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nara Chandrababu Naidu made their debut in the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly as young legislators of the Congress party in the same year 1978. They both became ministers in Sri. T Anjaiah’s cabinet.He is Known as the Cuddapah Tiger of Andhra Pradesh. Dr.YSR is into active politics since a quarter of a century and has been representing his party on different fora. He was elected to Loksabha from Cuddapah constituency for four times and got elected to A.P. Assembly for four times from Pulivendula constituency.Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy was the APCC President twice. He remains one of those very few politicians around who never lost an election. YSR, a disciplinarian to the core, gets up in the early hours and prepares himself for the grueling long day stretching for 16-17 hours. A health and hygiene conscious person he is, YSR is very particular about physical culture, yoga and meditation. A weightlifter in his student days, his strong conviction is “ A sound soul in a sound body ”. YSR keeps on to his appointments on the dot while he never spared any one for complacence in this regard. Not many people know that YSR is keenly interested in reading fiction in English. His favourite author is Mario Puzo, the creator of epoch making novel “ God Father”. He has a particular liking for light-reading material. YSR got married to Smt.Vijayalakshmi in1971 and is blessed with a son and a daughter. A proud grand-dad he is, YSR enjoys the company of his grand children to the brim – needless to mention here that he rarely finds any time to spare for his family members. His busy schedule hardly allows him to steal a few moments for his family. YSR’s son emerged a successful entrepreneur to the utmost pleasure of his father. Son Jagan Mohana Reddy, daughter-in-law Bharathi, their children, daughter Sharmila, son-in-law Anil Kumar and their children enjoy a very special place in YSR’s world.

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Dr . Yedugoori Sandenti Rajasekhara Reddy. Hon'ble Chief Minister. Andra Pradesh .