Grandhi Srinivas (10 June 1965) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is a two-time member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing Bhimavaram. He won the 2019 election representing YSR Congress Party.[2]
Grandhi Srinivas | |
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 Grandhi Srinivas in 2013 | |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Pulaparthi Ramanjaneyulu |
| Constituency | Bhimavaram |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Penumatsa Venkata Narasimha Raju |
| Succeeded by | Pulaparthi Ramanjaneyulu |
| Constituency | Bhimavaram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1965[1] Bhimavaram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Political party | YSR Congress Party (2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Praja Rajyam Party (2008-2011) Indian National Congress (2004-2008) |
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| Residence(s) | Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh |
| Education | Intermediate (1983) KGRL Junior College Bhimavaram |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life edit
Srinivas was born in Bhimavaram, West Godavari district to Grandhi Venkateswara Rao. He studied intermediate, the pre university course from KGRL Junior College. He belongs to the Kapu Community.[3]
Career edit
Srinivas was elected as MLA for the first time from Bhimavaram representing Indian National Congress in the 2004 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election. He defeated P Venkata Narisimha Raju of Telugu Desam Party by a margin of 7905 votes.[4]
In 2008, he joined Praja Rajyam Party. However, Praja Rajyam Party announced Vegesna Suryanarayana Raju as MLA candidate and he could not contest the 2009 election. In 2013, he joined YSR Congress Party and contested in 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election but lost to Ramanjaneyulu Pulaparthi (Anjibabu) of Telugu Desam Party. In 2019, he contested the Bhimavaram seat again on YSR Congress Party ticket and won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election defeating Pavan Kalyan K by a margin of 8,357 votes.[5][6][7]
References edit
- ^ https://theleaderspage.com
- ^ Staff, T. N. M. (24 May 2019). "Andhra results: YSRCP sweeps state winning 151 MLA, 22 MP seats". The News Minute. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "The Hindu Assembly Elections 2004 - Statewise Results". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2008.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election 2004 - Constituency wise Results". m.rediff.com. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Bhimavaram Constituency Election Results 2019: Bhimavaram Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Bhimavaram Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Grandhi Srinivas of YSRCP Wins at 5:32PM". News18. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/pawan-kalyan-defeated-in-both-assembly-constituencies-119052301925_1.html