Balineni Srinivasa Reddy (born 12 December 1964) is an Indian politician and five time MLA from Andhra Pradesh. He is currently a member of the Janasena Party. He previously represented the Ongole Assembly constituency for five terms.[5]
Balineni Srinivasa Reddy | |
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| Minister of Energy, Forest and Environment, Science & Technology[1] Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 8 June 2019 – 7 April 2022 | |
| Governor | |
| Chief Minister | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy |
| Preceded by | Sidda Raghava Rao |
| Succeeded by | Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy |
| Minister of Mines & Geology, Handlooms & Textiles, Spinning Mills & Small Scale Industries Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 25 May 2009 – 2 September 2009 | |
| Governor | N. D. Tiwari |
| Chief Minister | Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy |
| Preceded by | Sabitha Indra Reddy |
| Succeeded by |
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| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Damacharla Janardhana Rao |
| Succeeded by | Damacharla Janardhana Rao |
| Constituency | Ongole[2] |
| In office 1999–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Edara Hari Babu |
| Succeeded by | Damacharla Janardhana Rao |
| Constituency | Ongole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 December 1964 Ongole, Andhra Pradesh |
| Political party | Janasena Party (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | YSR Congress Party (2011–2024) Indian National Congress (1999–2011) |
| Spouse | Smt B. Sachi Devi |
| Children | B. Praneet Reddy |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Y. V. Subba Reddy (brother-in-law) |
| Residence(s) | Resident of D. No. 7-15-20, Lawyer Pet, Ongole, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh[3] |
| Alma mater | Jawahar Bharati College, Kavali, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh[4] |
| Nickname | Vasanna |
Early life
editReddy was born in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is the son of B.Venkateswara Reddy. He married Sachi Devi, sister of ex MP Y. V. Subba Reddy and has a son B. Praneeth Reddy. He is a relative of former Chief Ministers Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.[6]
Political career
editHe served as a Minister for Energy, Environment, Forest, Science & Technology in 2019 to 2023.[7][8] He also served as a Minister for Handlooms & Textiles, Spinning Mills and Small Scale Industries in 2009. He was elected as an MLA from Ongole Assembly Constituency continuously four times in 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2012. In the 2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election he defeated Sidda Raghava Rao of TDP by a margin of 24,171 votes. Later in 2009, he defeated Edara Hari Babu, also of TDP. After winning three times on Indian National Congress ticket he joined YSR Congress Party in 2012. He lost in 2014 to Damacharla Janardhana Rao of Telugu Desam Party but won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election on YSRCP ticket defeating Rao of TDP by a margin of 22,245 votes. In 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, contested from YSRCP and lost in Ongole Assembly Constituency against Damacharla Janardhana Rao.[9][10]
He was the president of the YSR Congress Party, Prakasam District.[11] He also served as the YSR Congress Regional Coordinator for Ongole, Bapatla, Nellore, Tirupathi and YSR districts.[12][13]
In September 2024, he quit YSRCP to join Janasena Party.[14][15][16]
References
edit- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amaravati/andhra-pradesh-cm-ys-jagan-cabinet-ministers-complete-list/articleshow/69699829.cms
- ^ https://theleaderspage.com/balineni-srinivasa-reddy/
- ^ https://ceotelangana.nic.in/Bye_Elecs_18_ACs_&_1 PC/Affidavits/227_Ongole_AC/227_005_Balineni_Srinivasa_Reddy.pdf
- ^ https://ceotelangana.nic.in/Bye_Elecs_18_ACs_&_1 PC/Affidavits/227_Ongole_AC/227_005_Balineni_Srinivasa_Reddy.pdf
- ^ "Ongole: 9 hrs free power supply for agriculture soon says Balineni Srinivasa Reddy". The Hans. 9 June 2020.
- ^ sumadhura (8 June 2019). "Balineni, Audimulapu rewarded for loyalty". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Hon'ble Minister for Energy, Forest & Environment, Science & Technology Shri Balineni Srinivasareddy garu ,Collector and District Magistrate Sri A S Dinesh Kumar.,I.A.S and Joint Collector Sri J.V.Murali.,I.A.S inaugurated the underground power supply system at a cost of Rs 56.74 crore in the Ongole city on 6.4.2022. | Prakasam District , Government of Andhra Pradesh | India". Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Balineni Srinivasa Reddy - YSRCP: పదవి వీడిన విధేయుడు". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Ongole Assembly Election Results 2024: Ongole Election Candidates List, Election Date, Vote Share - IndiaToday". India Today. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Ongole Constituency Election Results 2024: Ongole Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Balineni Srinivas Reddy As The President Of Prakasam". YSR Congress Party. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ Staff Reporter (19 April 2022). "Jagan appoints regional coordinators, district party chiefs". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Ministers: Portfolios and profiles". 8 June 2019. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ^ N.S.Chowdary (19 September 2024). "Big shock to YSRCP in Ongole as Balineni quits party". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Blow To YSR Congress As Senior Leader Balineni Reddy Quits, To Join Jana Sena". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ The Hindu (26 September 2024). "Balineni, Udaya Bhanu, Rosaiah join JSP". Archived from the original on 28 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.