M. Anjan Kumar Yadav (born 5 May 1961) is an Indian politician served as Working President of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee. He was an MP of Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Secunderabad constituency of Telangana and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party.[3] He lost the 2014 elections to BJP candidate Bandaru Dattatreya from Secunderabad.[4][5] Anjan Kumar Yadav served as Hyderabad City Congress party president in 2018. Working President of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee In office from 7 July 2021 National President Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi Mallikarjun Kharge Member of parliament, Lok Sabha In office 2004–2014 Preceded by Bandaru Dattatreya Succeeded by Bandaru Dattatreya Constituency Secunderabad Personal details Born 5 May 1961 (age 65) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (now in Telangana) Party INC Spouse M. Nagamani Yadav Children 2 sons[1] and 2 daughters[

Botsa Jhansi Lakshmi (born 11 April 1964), also spelled as Botcha Jhansi Lakshmi, is an Indian politician and past member of the Lok Sabha from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] Personal life and education Botcha Jhansi Lakshmi born to Majji Rama Rao and Kalavathi. Her father was a police officer (Retd. Spl SP). Though her family hails from Visakhapatnam, due to her father's transfers, she was raised in many place including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Rampachodavaram and Rajahmundry. She completed her PHD in Philosophy from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She married her brother in law (bava) Botsa Satyanarayana, Minister and former PCC of Andhra Pradesh. She has a son and a daughter. Career Jhansi represented Vizianagaram Zilla Parishad Chairperson from 2001 to 2006.[3] During 2007–09, she represented the Bobbili constituency in the Lok Sabha. She is the second time member of Lok Sabha from Vizianagaram Constituency in 2009. She belongs to the YSR Congress party. Positions held 2005 Member (Nominated), All India Congress Committee 2010 Executive Member, Indian Parliamentary Group 2010 Chairman, MGNREGA Sub-Committee, Working Group on Specific Needs of Specific Category 2010 Chairman, India-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Friendship Group 2010 Executive Committee Member, Congress Parliamentary Party Awards She received Uttam Mahila Award 2002–2003 from Visakha Samacharam, a Journal. [citation needed]

Killi Krupa Rani (born 19 November 1965) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. She is a former member of the Indian Parliament and previously represented Srikakulam from 2009 to 2014.[1] She belongs to Kalinga caste.[2][3] In April 2024, she resigned from YSRCP and joined the Indian National Congress.[4][5] Personal life She hails from Tekkali, Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh. Her parents are Kamayya and Kouosalya. She married Rammohan Rao in 1985 and has two children.[6] She did her MBBS from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam. She is the convenor of Rammohan Rao Charitable Trust, which works towards providing free drinking water in rural areas, free medical camps, free deliveries and free cataract operations to the blind.[6] Her hobbies include shooting sports and squash.[6][7] Career She entered politics and joined the Indian National Congress party, on the eve of completion of Y. S. Rajashekar Reddy's padhayatra. She lost the 2004 general election but won in 2009 defeating four-time MP, Yerran Naidu.[8] In October 2012, she was inducted into the 15th Lok Sabha and Manmohan Singh's cabinet as Minister of State, Communications and Information Technology.[9][10] She was a Member, Committee on Health and Family Welfare; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of External Affairs and Member, Central Social Welfare Board. In 2014, she lost to Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu.[11] She quit Indian National Congress and later joined YSRCP on 28 February 2019.[12] In 2024, she quit the YSRCP citing her dissatisfaction with the leadership and rejoined the INC in the presence of the state unit president Y. S. Sharmila.[13][14][15] Interests She is an avid reader and takes an interest in music, history, literature and travelling. She also published a book entitled The 100 years saga of Nehru's family. Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology In office 28 October 2012 – 26 May 2014 Serving with Milind Deora Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Minister Kapil Sibal Preceded by Sachin Pilot Succeeded by Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha In office 16 May 2009 – 16 May 2014 Preceded by Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu Succeeded by Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu Constituency Srikakulam Personal details Born 19 November 1965 (age 60) Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh Party Indian National Congress (until 2019; since 2024) Other political affiliations YSR Congress Party (2019–2024) Spouse Rammohan Rao Children 2 Profession Doctor, Politician

Union Minister of Rural Areas and Employment (1 June 1996 – 19 March 1998) Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu (23 February 1957 – 2 November 2012) was an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He served as the Union Minister in H. D. Deve Gowda and I. K. Gujral Cabinets. Formerly, he was the Legislator of Andhra Pradesh, won four times from the Harishchandrapuram. Further, he contested successfully from Srikakulam Parliament four times. Early life Yerran Naidu was born on 23 February 1957, in a Velama family[1][2][3] in Nimmada, a remote village in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.[4] He has a brother, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, who is also a politician.[5] He has a son Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, who is also a politician.[6] Career Naidu obtained a law degree with first division from the Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, and joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982 when it was formed by popular Telugu cinema actor N. T. Rama Rao. In 1983, Naidu was elected to the state assembly from Harishchandrapuram in his native district at the age of 25, becoming one of the youngest Members of the Legislative Assembly(MLA). He was re-elected in 1985. Denied a TDP ticket in 1989, he fought as an independent and was re-elected to the assembly. He later returned to the party fold and was elected for the fourth consecutive term in 1994. He backed N. Chandrababu Naidu when the latter led a revolt against N.T. Rama Rao and became a minister in 1995. He was the Government Chief Whip from 1995 to 1996. Popularly known as Yeranna among TDP circles, Naidu was fielded by the party in the 1996 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh. Elected to the Lok Sabha from the Srikakulam constituency, he emerged as a key TDP leader in national politics. With the TDP joining the United Front Government, Naidu became a minister at the centre, holding the portfolio of Rural Development and Employment. He retained the Lok Sabha seat in the 1998 and 1999 elections. Two days before polling in the 2004 elections, he survived an assassination bid by Naxalites (Maoist Communists) who attempted to bomb his vehicle in Singupuram town in Srikakulam district.[7] Re-elected to parliament, he was made the party leader in the Lok Sabha.[citation needed] In the 2009 elections, Naidu was defeated by the Congress party's Killi Krupa Rani, who was inducted into the Union ministry on 28 October 2012.[4] Death Naidu died from a heart attack after a car accident in his native district Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh around 2:00 am of 2 November 2012 while returning from a marriage ceremony at Visakhapatnam.The incident took place when a car in which he was travelling was hit by an oil tanker from behind near Ranasthalam in Srikakulam district in north coastal Andhra, about 25 km from Srikakulam. A severely-injured Naidu was transported to Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Srikakulam town, where the doctors' efforts to resuscitate him failed. He was declared dead around 3:30 am. Union Minister of Rural Areas and Employment In office 1 June 1996 – 19 March 1998 Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda I. K. Gujral Preceded by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Succeeded by Babagouda Patil Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha In office 10 May 1996 – 17 May 2009 Preceded by Kanithi Viswanatham Succeeded by Killi Krupa Rani Constituency Srikakulam State Cabinet Minister, Andhra Pradesh In office 8 October 1995 – 11 October 1995 Governor Krishan Kant C. Rangarajan Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Member of Legislative Assembly, Andhra Pradesh In office 1983–1996 Preceded by Kannipally Appla Narasimha Bhuktha Succeeded by Kinjarapu Atchannaidu Constituency Harishchandrapuram Personal details Born 23 February 1957 Nimmada, Andhra Pradesh Died 2 November 2012 (aged 55) Ranasthalam, Andhra Pradesh Party Telugu Desam Party Spouse Kinjarapu Vijaya Kumari Relations Kinjarapu Atchannaidu (brother) Children Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu (son) Adireddy Bhavani (daughter) Parent(s) K. Dali Naidu, K. Kalavathamma Website http://www.kinjarapu.com

Konakalla Narayana Rao (born 4 May 1950) was an Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, representing Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. He was elected in 2009 and again in 2014 as a candidate for the Telugu Desam Party.[1][2] Rao belongs to the Goud community.[3][4] In addition to his political career, he has been involved in social and cultural activities, including organizing theatre competitions in Machilipatnam.[5] Political career Konakalla Narayana Rao was a member of the Telugu Desam Party. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Machilipatnam constituency in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, in 2009 (15th Lok Sabha) and 2014 (16th Lok Sabha).[citation needed] During the 15th Lok Sabha (2009), Konakalla Narayana Rao was appointed as a member of the Committee of Petroleum and Natural Gas. As a part of the Panel of Chairpersons, he served as a panel speaker in the Lok Sabha. Key Positions held by Rao: May 3, 2013, Member, Committee on the Welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) May 2014 Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha (2nd term) June 12, 2014 Member, House Committee Sep 1, 2014 Member, Standing Committee on Agriculture October 2024, Chairman (non-official), Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Development activities While contesting the Lok Sabha elections, Rao’s campaign included the re-establishment of the Machilipatnam Port, the doubling and electrification of the Machilipatnam–Gudivada–Vijayawada railway line,[7] the creation of a new Machilipatnam–Repalle railway line, the modernization of Machilipatnam Railway Station, the expansion of NH-214A into a six-lane highway from Machilipatnam to Vijayawada, and the conversion of the national highway into a four-lane road from Machilipatnam to Ongole. These projects are currently at various stages of implementation. Konakalla Narayana Rao Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha In office 16 May 2009 – 23 May 2019 Preceded by Ramakrishna Badiga Succeeded by Vallabhaneni Balashowry Constituency Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh Personal details Born 4 May 1950 (age 76) Machilipatnam, Madras State, India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) Party Telugu Desam Party Spouse Smt. Padmaja Relations Konakalla Bullaiah (Brother) Children Kiran Ganapathi Chaitanya Ganpathi Parents Shri Ganapathi Smt. Kasieswaramma Website KonakallaNarayanaRao.in

Kistappa Nimmala is an Indian politician, belonging to Telugu Desam Party. In the 2009 election he was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Hindupur constituency in Andhra Pradesh.[2] He is interested in bringing about skill development training programmes to youth and adolescents; Rural employment and vocational education; and micro credit to poor rural women, small and marginal farmers.[3] Personal life Kistappa is married to Varalakshmi. They have 2 children. He was born in Perumalapalli Village in Anantapur district of Andhrapradesh. At present, his residence at gorantla Village in Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Political career Kistappa has had a long career in politics. He started political career as Mandal President after getting elected in Local Body Elections. During the last three decades, he has been serving with commitment and dedication in the most backward and drought-prone areas of Anantapur District working for the betterment of SC/ST/OBC and minorities in the State of Andhra Pradesh. He became a Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1994 and for a second term in 1999. He was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2009. He was the second TDP leader to win a Lok Sabha seat in the entire factional-violence hit Rayalaseema region. He was Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha in 2014. At the Lok Sabha he was a member of the Committee on Health and Family Welfare, Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex, Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Water Resources and River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. Kristappa Nimmala Member of Parliament for Hindupur In office 2009 -2019 Preceded by G Nizamuddin Succeeded by Kuruva Gorantla Madhav[1] Constituency Hindupur Personal details Born 25 November 1956 (age 69) Perumalapalli, Gorantla Taluk, Anantapur District, Andhrapradesh Party Independent Other political affiliations TDP Spouse Varalakshmi Nimmala Children 2 sons As of 20 November, 2010

Madhu Goud Yaskhi (born 15 December 1960) was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha and 15th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Nizamabad constituency of Telangana and is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party. He is a strong supporter for the formation of a new state in southern India, Telangana, for which the people are fighting to be carved out of the existing state of Andhra Pradesh and has popular support from the people of Telangana. Early life Madhu Yaskhi was born on 15 December 1960 to Kistaiah Goud and Sulochana. He is the second among six sisters and three brothers. He was adopted by his father's younger brother Pochaiah Goud and Anasuya. He has bachelor's degree in arts from Nizam College, Hyderabad in 1982. He also obtained an LLB from the University of Delhi in 1985 and LLM from P. G. College of Law, Hyderabad in 1989. Career Madhu Yaskhi was a New York City attorney. He established International Legal and Trade Consultants. This organization provides legal assistance to people of Indian origin. Moved by the plight of farmers committing suicides due to crop failures and high debts, he left US and returned to India. He has a law firm in New York and Atlanta, still actively working through remote operations and few visits every few months Madhu Yashki in 2023 Election Campaigning Political career In 2004, Madhu Yaskhi was elected as a Member of Parliament from Nizamabad. In 2009, he was re-elected from the same constituency, and in 2014 defeated by K. Kavitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi. Positions held Elected as Member of Parliament to 14th Lok Sabha in 2004 Active Member, House Committee on Subordinate Legislation from 2004 Active Member, Committee on External & NRI Affairs from 2004 Active Member, Consultative Committee on Civil Aviation from 2004 Active Member, Consultative Committee on Defence (Permanent Invitee) from 2004 Active Member, Committee on Estimates from 2004 Acting as All India Congress Committee(A.I.C.C) secretary from 2007 Also Active Member of Indian Council for World Affairs and Bureau of Indian Standards (ISI) Elected as Member of Parliament to 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 Lost seat in 2014 & 2019.[1] AICC official spokesperson[2] In 2023 Telangana Assembly Elections he contested unsuccessfully as Congress candidate from L.B. Nagar Constituency[3][4] Social service and charity He founded Madhu Yaskhi Foundation in 2003 and donates a portion of his income to the foundation to provide financial assistance to the poor farmers and educate their children up to 12th standard and also to provide health care facilities with the assistance of his wife Dr. Shuchee Yaskhi. Awards He was named NRI of the Year 2005 by NRIInternet.com. Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha In office 22 May 2004 – 26 May 2014 Preceded by Gaddam Ganga Reddy Succeeded by K. Kavitha Constituency Nizamabad Personal details Born 15 December 1960 (age 65) Hyderabad Party Indian National Congress Spouse Shuchee Madhu Children 2 daughters Alma mater Nizam College Faculty of Law, University of Delhi Website http://www.madhuyaskhi.com As of 26 September, 2006

Ponnam Prabhakar Goud (born 8 May 1967) is an Indian politician and Currently Serving as Minister of Transport and BC Welfare in Telangana.[2][3] Earlier he was a member of 15th Lok Sabha and worked Working President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee.[4] He belongs to the Indian National Congress and represented the Karimnagar constituency of Andhra Pradesh. He was the youngest Member of Parliament who represented Karimnagar constituency between 2009 and 2014.[5][6][7] Ponnam Prabhakar is also known for his activism at the time of Telangana movement and as parliamentarian who faced fierce hostility from fellow Parliamentarians in the form of ‘pepper spray’. His followers affectionately call him as ‘Ponnam Anna’. Political career A student leader from his college days, he became Union President of SRR Government Degree and PG College during 1987–1988. He served as district general secretary of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) from 1987 to 1989. He was also the convenor of the District Colleges of Karimnagar from 1987 to 1988. He held the position of NSUI State Secretary from 1989 to 1991 and was followed by District President of NSUI from 1992 to 1998. He later was elected again as NSUI State President from 1999 to 2002. [8][9] He worked as General Secretary of State Youth Congress from 2002 to 2003 and then, worked as Pradesh Congress Committee Media Cell Coordinator from 2002 to 2004. He was made DCMS President and later worked as Chairman of State Markfed from 2005 to 2009. He was elected from Karimnagar as member of parliament to enter 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 on Indian National Congress (INC) ticket. He was a member of Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Ministry of Power Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways Consultative Committee, Committee on Provision of Computers to MPs of Lok Sabha, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers in parliament. He was one of the active participants in Telangana Movement and earned his reputation in the Parliament by speaking out for a separate Telangana.[10] After the formation of Telangana state in 2014, Ponnam Prabhakar contested the Karimnagar Lok Sabha seat and lost to BRS candidate B. Vinod Kumar. In 2018, he contested the Karimnagar Assembly seat and was defeated by TRS Candidate Gangula Kamalakar. In the 2019 he contested from Karimnagar Lok Sabha and lost to BJP candidate Bandi Sanjay Kumar.[11][12] Ponnam Prabhakar served as Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) working President from 2018 to 2023.[13] In 2023 Assembly Elections he contested from Husnabad constituency and won with a majority of 19,344 votes against BRS candidate Vodithela Sathish Kumar.[14] Ponnam Prabhakar took oath as minister at L B Stadium in Hyderabad on 7 December 2024 and later he was assigned Transport and BC Welfare ministry on 9 December 2024[15][16] and taken charge in his office on 18 December 2024.[17] Ponnam Prabhakar was appointed as Hyderabad in-charge Minister on 24 December 2023.[18][19] He was appointed as State Legislative Assembly Select Committee Chairman on 6 July 2026. Minister for Transport & BC Welfare Government of Telangana[1] Incumbent Assumed office 7 December 2023 Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan (2023-2024) C.P. Radhakrishnan (Additional charge) (2024) Jishnu Dev Varma (2024-2026) Shiv Pratap Shukla ( 2026–present) Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Department and ministry Transport B.C Welfare Preceded by Gangula Kamalakar (B.C Welfare) Puvvada Ajay Kumar (Transport) Member of Telangana Legislative Assembly Incumbent Assumed office 3 December 2023 Preceded by Vodithela Sathish Kumar Constituency Husnabad Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha In office 16 May 2009 – 17 May 2014 Preceded by K. Chandra Shakher Rao Succeeded by B. Vinod Kumar Constituency Karimnagar Personal details Born 8 May 1967 (age 59) Karimnagar, Telangana Party INC Spouse Manjula (m.21 April 2000) Children Two children, Pruthvi, Pranav Parent(s) Sathaiah Goud, Mallamma

Sabbam Hari (1 June 1952 – 3 May 2021)[2] was an Indian politician. He served as Member of parliament, Lok Sabha, and was a Congress MP from Anakapalle constituency (elected 2009). Hari died from COVID-19 in May 2021. Positions held Member of Parliament in 15th Lok Sabha Member, Parliamentary Committee on Industry Mayor, Visakha Municipal Corporation (VMC) Sabbam Hari Member of parliament, Lok Sabha In office 2009–2014 Preceded by Pappala Chalapathirao Succeeded by Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao[1][circular reference] Constituency Anakapalli[circular reference] Personal details Born 1 June 1952 Andhra Pradesh Died 3 May 2021 (aged 68) Spouse Lakshmi Children One son : Sabbam Venkat and two daughters

Samudrala Venugopal Chary is an Indian politician and was Member of Parliament of India for three consecutive terms. He was a member of the 11th, 12th and the 13th Lok Sabhas. Chary was also a member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Chary represented the Adilabad constituency of Andhra Pradesh and is a member of the Indian National Congress and formerly of Bharat Rashtra Samithi.[1][2][3][4] Venugopal Chary Joined In Congress on 16 April 2024 in the presence of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.[5] Early life and education Samudrala Venugopal Chary was born in Nirmal, Adilabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He attended the Osmania University & Government Homoeo Medical College in the city of Hyderabad. He attained M.A (sociology) and D.H.M.S degrees.[6] Chary is a Medical Practitioner by profession.[1] Political career Samudrala Venugopal Chary has been in active politics since the early 1980s. Prior to becoming a M.P he was also MLA (three straight terms) from Nirmal.[1][7][8] Chary was a member of several committees and was also a Minister. Posts Held # From To Position Comments 01 1985 1989 Member, 08th Assembly 02 1987 1988 Member, Public Accounts Committee 03 1989 1994 Member, 09th Assembly 04 1989 1990 Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation 05 1992 1993 Member, Public Undertakings Committee 06 1994 1996 Member, 10th Assembly Resigned in 96 for Lok Sabha elections. 07 1995 1996 Cabinet Minister, Information and Public Relations and Tourism, Andhra Pradesh 08 1996 1997 Member, 11th Lok Sabha 09 1996 1997 Union Minister of State, Power and Non-Conventional Energy 10 1996 1997 Union Minister of State, Agriculture 11 1998 1999 Member, 12th Lok Sabha 12 1998 1998 Union Minister of State, Agriculture 13 1998 1999 Deputy Chairman, Committee on Official Language 14 1998 1999 Member, Rules Committee 15 1998 1999 Member, Committee on Public Undertakings 16 1998 1999 Member, Committee on Finance 17 1998 1999 Member, Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme 18 1998 1999 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Power 19 1999 2004 Member, 13th Lok Sabha 20 1999 2000 Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances 21 1999 2004 Member, Committee on Estimates 22 1999 2004 Member, Committee on Home Affairs 23 1999 2004 Member, General Purposes Committee 24 2009 2014 Member, Andhra Pradesh Legislature 25 29 December 2022 7 December 2023 Chairman, Telangana State Irrigation Development Corporation Limited Samudrala Venugopal Chary in Cinivaram, Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha In office 9 May 1996 – 6 February 2004 Constituency Adilabad Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly In office 1985 – 9 May 1996 Constituency Nirmal Personal details Born 10 May 1959 (age 67) Nirmal, Adilabad district (Andhra Pradesh) Citizenship India Party Indian National Congress Other political affiliations Telangana Rashtra Samithi Telugu Desam Party Spouse Mrs. S. Revathi Children 1 son & 1 daughter. Parent(s) Mr. S. Laxmana Chary (father) & Mrs. Venkata Ratnamma (mother) Alma mater Osmania University & Government Homoeo Medical College (Hyderabad) Profession Medical Practitioner & Politician Committees Member of several committees

Shetkar Suresh Kumar Shivrao (born 8 August 1960) is an Indian politician and a member of the 15th Lok Sabha. He is elected as the Senior Vice President of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee in 2021[1][2] He belongs to the Indian National Congress political party and he represented Zahirabad constituency in Telangana.[3] Suresh Shetkar was a Member of legislative assembly from Narayankhed constituency from 2004 to 2009.[4][5][6] He has been serving as Vice President since 2021 within the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee and is currently 18th Lok Sabha member from Zahirabad Lok Sabha Constituency Telangana.[7][8] Early life Suresh Shetkar was born in Naranyankhed, Medak to Shivrao Shetkar, a freedom fighter and three-time MLA and Chandramma. He did his B.Sc. (Agriculture) at Marathwada Agricultural University Parbhani, Maharashtra.[9] Personal life Suresh Shetkar is 2nd born in the family and is married to Uma and has a son and two daughters. He has a sister and 3 brothers. Career His father gave a Congress party ticket to P. Kista Reddy who was a follower of Shivrao Shetkar according to an agreement who apparently deceived before by going independent and later was first time elected as An MLA from Narayankhed Constituency in 2004. Suresh Shetkar was elected to Zahirabad Lok Sabha as an MP constituency in 2009. Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha Incumbent Assumed office 4 June 2024 Preceded by B. B. Patil Constituency Zahirabad In office 1 June 2009 – 1 June 2014 Preceded by Lok Sabha constituency created (Andhra Pradesh) Succeeded by Lok Sabha constituency shifted to Telangana Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly In office 2004–2009 Preceded by Patlolla Kista Reddy Succeeded by Patlolla Kista Reddy Personal details Born 8 August 1960 (age 65) Narayankhed, Medak district, Andhra Pradesh, (present–day Sangareddy district, Telangana) India Party Indian National Congress Spouse Uma Shetkar Children 3 Occupation Politician

Moturi Vijaya Shanthi[2] (born 24 June 1966) is an Indian actress, film producer and politician. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has acted in 200 feature films in a variety of roles in various languages predominantly in Telugu films, in addition to Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. She is widely referred to as the "Lady Superstar", "Lady Amitabh"[3][4][5][6] and "Action Queen of Telugu Cinema".[7][8] Vijayashanti holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema for a heroine, with five films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a feat unmatched by any actress in the industry's 100-year history.[9] She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her work as a female cop in Kartavyam for depicting both aggression and femininity with balance and restraint (1990).[10] She is a recipient of several accolades, including four Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for Best Actress, seven Filmfare Awards South together with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, and the Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government. Having made her acting debut in the Tamil film Kallukkul Eeram (1980), she went on to star in successful films like Netrikkan (1981), Neti Bharatam (1983), Agni Parvatam (1985), Challenge (1984), Pratighatana (1985), Muddula Krishnayya (1986), Repati Pourulu (1986), Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Muvva Gopaludu (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Janaki Ramudu (1988), Muddula Mavayya (1989), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), Karthavyam (1990), Indrudu Chandrudu (1989), Lorry Driver (1990), Sathruvu (1990), Gang Leader (1991), Mannan (1992), Rowdy Inspector (1992), Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam (1992), Chinarayudu (1993) and Police Lockup (1993), Osey Ramulamma (1997). Vijaya Shanthi had established herself as one of the leading actresses of Telugu cinema.[11][12] In 1987, she appeared in Swayam Krushi alongside Chiranjeevi, which was screened at the Moscow International Film Festival, and Padamati Sandhya Ragam with Hollywood actor Thomas Jane, which was screened at the Louisville International Film Festival.[13] She entered state politics in 1998.[14][15] She served as the Member of Parliament in the 15th Lok Sabha, representing the Medak constituency from Telangana Rashtra Samithi. As of November 2023, she is a member of the Indian National Congress. Early life Vijaya Shanthi was born on 24 June 1966[16][17] in Madras to Satti Srinivasa Prasad, a native of Anaparthi, in East Godavari, and his wife, Satti Varalakshmi, a native of Warangal and elder sister of actress and producer Vijayalalitha.[18][19] Vijaya Shanthi has said that she prefers to think of herself as being from Telangana rather than Madras, although as of 2004 she had never visited her ancestral village of Ramannagudem near Eturnagaram.[20] She completed her 10th class at Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai, before starting her film career.[21] Film career Early career (1980-1982) Vijaya Shanthi began her acting career at the age of 14 in 1980, Tamil film Kallukkul Eeram, directed by Bharathiraja. In the same year, she debuted in Telugu cinema with the movie Kilaadi Krishnudu, opposite Krishna, directed by Vijaya Nirmala. She got a role in the Telugu film Satyam-Sivam (1981), the cast of which included N. T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Balance of glamour and women-centric roles (1983–1993) Initially she played many character role like sister, daughter and then after a couple of inconsequential movies came Pellichoopulu (1983), which brought recognition to her as a star. This was a remake of K. Bhagyaraj's Tamil film Thooral Ninnu Pochchu. Her breakthrough movie was Neti Bharatam (1983), and from there she started acting in women-centric roles, teaming up with T. Krishna. He spotted her on the sets of his friend Madala Rangarao's Navodayam. He saw her perform and predicted that she would turn out to be a good actress. In 1985, Pratighatana, one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, won her accolades and a state Nandi Award for the first time. She delivered a powerful performance in the song "Ee Dhuryodhana Dusshasana", penned by legendary lyricist Veturi and powerfully sung by S. Janaki. In K. Viswanath's Swayam Krushi, where she acts as an illiterate woman who falls in love with a cobbler. Her dialogue "Atta Soodamakayya" is highly applauded along with her performance in Swayam Krushi. In 1992 Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam was a huge success. Vijaya Shanthi played a bold lady speaking Telangana slang and delivered the career-defining song "Laloo Darwaja Laskar". In 1994 it was remade into Hindi as Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin. In the 1990s, Vijayashanti was the highest-paid heroine in India and her remuneration was equal to her co-stars Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan.[22] Her collaboration with Chiranjeevi (19 films) and Nandamuri Balakrishna (17 films) were huge hits at the box office. She starred alongside Rajinikanth as the antagonist in the film Mannan, and with Kamal Haasan as an investigative reporter in Indrudu Chandrudu. She acted in two movies with Suresh Gopi, Yuvathurki and Kallu Kondoru Pennu. She produced the film Nippu Ravva (1993), starring Balakrishna, under the banner Yuvarathna Arts. Hindi cinema (1989–1997) In 1989, she was introduced to Hindi cinema by K. Viswanath alongside Anil Kapoor in the film Eeshwar, a remake of his Telugu film Swathi Muthyam. Her second Hindi film was Muqaddar Ka Badshaah, a remake of the Telugu film Aswaddama. In the Hindi version, she acted with another National Award-winning actress - Shabana Azmi. Her other starrers are Apradhi, in which she is co-starring with Anil Kapoor and Tejaswini, a remake of Karthavyam, directed by N. Chandra. Another Bollywood movie of hers is Gundagardi (1997), starring Dharmendra in an action role. In 1996, she was paired opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Zamaanat, directed by S. Ramanathan,[citation needed] but the film was shelved. National Award and woman-oriented roles (1990–2006) In a carefully nurtured career, Vijayashanthi reached the status of a "HERO" at box office parlance. In the blockbuster movie Karthavyam (1990), her performance as a tough cop under the direction of Mohan Gandhi won her the National Film Award from the Government of India and an Andhra Pradesh State award for best actress. Actor Ravi Teja was introduced in the film as a side artist. The film was made with a budget of about 90 lakh rupees and grossed over 7 crores in southern territories alone.[23] The film was screened at the 14th International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section.[24] She was the third woman from Telugu cinema to win the award after Sharada and Archana. The success of this movie saw her moving away from glamorous roles and limiting herself to woman-oriented roles. "There were people who questioned how can a Heroine attain the image of Hero & charge highest remuneration. But, I had overcome all the hurdles and answered critics with successful films," she answered. Vijaya Shanthi didn't rely on stunt doubles for performing risky stunts in many films. There were times when she jumped from a height of 30 feet and she hardly cared about the injuries.[25] In 1990, Karthavyam was dubbed into Tamil as Vyjayanthi IPS and its success brought her fame in Tamil cinema. (It was also remade in Hindi as Tejaswini, with herself playing the lead role. This, too, did very well at the Hindi box office.) The film inspired the then 10-year old C. Indhumathi to take up the civil services exam; she cleared the UPSC exam and bagged 151st rank and placed in Madurai.[26] Vyjayanthi IPS ran for 50 days in Vetri theater in Chennai. This record was broken by a dubbed version of Baahubali in August 2015.[27] A. M. Ratnam, Vijaya Shanthi's personal make-up man, turned out to be a money-making producer. As an executive producer for Vijaya Shanthi, he made the award-winning Karthavyam on the banner of Sri Surya Movies. On the same banner, she produced and acted in Aashayam released in 1993, which had a decent run. In Police Lockup she played a dual role, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, for which she won another Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu. Later she continued her career in action roles. In Osey Ramulamma (1997), she played a downtrodden woman who rose against her oppressors. Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, this was the biggest blockbuster of the year, giving Vijaya Shanthi her fourth Nandi Award and sixth Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.[28] This film gave her another name, called as "Ramulamma/Ramulakka" by the people. The music of this film, composed by Vandemataram Srinivas, also won the Nandi Award. Later, she appeared in women oriented movies like Adavi Chukka and Rowdy Durbar, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Vijayashanthi has also worked for many commercials like Chandana Bros., and Power Detergent soap. She was the first actress to be first featured in a saree commercial. Comeback into films (2019–present) Vijaya Shanthi returned to cinema after a sabbatical of 13 years, starring in the 2020 film Sarileru Neekevvaru where Mahesh Babu played the main protagonist.[29] Her last seen movie is Nayudamma, released in 2006. Anil Ravipudi shared a welcome picture on Twitter on 12 August 2019 announcing her return to films with a makeup mirror placed in front of her. He wrote "After 13 years.. It's make up time for Vijayashanthi garu.. Nothing has ever changed in all these 13 years. Same discipline, same attitude and same dynamism. Welcome on-board".[30][31] She was paid four crores for her re-entry film Sarileru Neekevvaru. 2025 marks her second re-entry film Arjun Son of Vyjayanthi is scheduled to release on April 18, herself starring in a powerful cop role alongside Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Political career (1998–present) In 1998, Vijaya Shanthi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and was soon made the secretary of BJP's Women's Wing (Bharateeya Mahila Morcha).[32] In 1998, her first public meeting was held at Nellore, a big hit in support of BJP.[33] During the 1999 general election she was named BJP's contestant from the Kadapa Lok Sabha seat against Sonia Gandhi of Congress(I). However, she withdrew from the race after Sonia Gandhi decided to contest from Bellary. In 1996, Vijaya Shanthi, who is pro-BJP, vowed her support to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and was a star campaigner for then Chief Jayalalithaa.[34] Vijayashanti is the star campaigner for BJP Lok Sabha Polls in Tamil Nadu along with Cricketer Srikkanth.[35] She started her own political party, Talli Telangana, in January 2005, which she merged into Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) due to lack of strength and support. From 1999, her movie appearances decreased as she focused on her political career. By 2004, she had stopped signing up for new films. In the 2009 general election, she won as a Member of Parliament from the Medak constituency from BRS.[36] In June 2009, she resigned from the post of secretary general of BRS, expressing solidarity with the resignation of Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao.[37] In 2011, she submitted her resignation as an MP along with Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao in agitation of Telangana movement. The resignation was later rejected by the speaker of the house, as it was not in the proper format. Later, she actively participated in politics for separate Telangana State (region), in which she played a key role. Vijaya Shanthi joined the Indian National Congress party in February 2014 after a split with TRS chief KCR.[38] She contested in the assembly elections from Medak in the 2014 general elections from Indian National Congress party and lost as MLA. After some inactive years, in 2018 AICC president Rahul Gandhi appointed Vijaya Shanthi as star campaigner and adviser to the election campaign committee of Telangana PCC.[39] Vijaya Shanthi in March 2019, started a controversy after she compared Narendra Modi to a terrorist and claimed he was "ruling like a dictator". She made these statements at a rally in Telangana's Shamshabad village in Ranga Reddy district.[40] Vijaya Shanthi said, "He is appearing like a terrorist. Instead of loving his people, he is scaring them. And said this is not a characteristic of a prime minister.[41] She resigned from the Congress in November 2020 and rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 6 December 2020 in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah.[42] In November 2023, she left BJP and rejoined Congress on 17 November 2023, in the presence of Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge.[43] She was unanimously Elected as Member of Telangana Legislative Council on 13 March 2025.[44][1] On April 7, 2025, Vijaya Shanti has taken oath as elected Member of Legislative Council (MLC) from Congress along with Addanki Dayakar and Shankar Nayak. Personal life Vijaya Shanthi is married to Moturi Venkata Srinivasa Prasad in 1988.[21] He does real estate business around Chennai and Hyderabad. He is a nephew to Daggubati Purandeswari. Member of Legislative Council, Telangana[1] Incumbent Assumed office 30 March 2025 Constituency Elected by MLAs Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha In office 2009–2014 Preceded by A. Narendra Succeeded by Kotha Prabhakar Reddy Constituency Medak Personal details Born Satti Vijaya Shanthi 24 June 1966 (age 60) Madras, Madras State, India Party Indian National Congress (2014–2020; 2023–present) Other political affiliations Talli Telangana Party (2005–2009) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (2009–2014) Bharatiya Janata Party (1998–2005; 2020–2023) Spouse Moturi Venkata Srinivasa Prasad ​ ​(m. 1988)​ Occupation Actress, film producer, politician