Y. Balanagi Reddy
Y. Balanagi Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Established |
| Constituency | Mantralayam |
Yellareddy Gari Balanagi Reddy (born 1971) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is a three-time MLA from Mantralayam Assembly Constituency in Kurnool District. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election representing YSR Congress Party.[1] He has been nominated again by YSR Congress Party to contest the Mantralayam Assembly seat in the 2024 Assembly Election.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Reddy was born in Kachapuram Village, Kurnool district. His late father Bheem Reddy was a farmer. He completed his school from National Institute of Open Schooling.[2]
Career[edit]
Reddy began his political career with Telugu Desam Party in 2009. He won the 2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election from Mantralayam representing Telugu Desam Party.[3] He defeated Dalavai Ramaiah of Indian National Congress by a margin of 10,697 votes. Later, he shifted to YSR Congress Party and retained the 2014 Mantralayam seat defeating his closest rival Palakurthi Thikka Reddy of Telugu Desam Party by a margin of 7,462 votes.[4]
He became an MLA for the third time winning the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election from Mantralayam on YSR Congress Party ticket defeating Palakurthi Thikka Reddy, again by a wider margin of 23,879 votes.[5][1][6]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Mantralayam Assembly Election Results 2024: Mantralayam Andhra Pradesh Election Schedule, Vote share and Results". Financialexpress. 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Mantralayam Election 2024: Get Latest News Updates of the Mantralayam Constituency Seat in Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election 2024". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ Rangarajan, A. D. (2023-07-11). "Empowering girl students in rural areas is our top priority, says A.P. MLA". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Mantralayam Constituency Election Results 2019: Mantralayam Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-05-27.