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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 December 1972

Age52 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplacePulivendula, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseYS Bharati

FamilyChildren: Two daughters — Varsha and Harsha; Parents: Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and Y. S. Vijayamma

Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy Biography

Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy is an Indian politician from Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. He founded the YSR Congress Party after leaving the Indian

Early life and background
Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy was born on 21 December 1972 in Pulivendula village of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. Raised in a political family, he is the son of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, a two‑time chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, and Y. S. Vijayamma, who is also active in politics. Jagan attended Hyderabad Public School and later studied at Nizam College, Hyderabad, where he completed a B.Com in 1990 and an MBA in 1993.

He is married to YS Bharati; the couple married on 28 August 1996 and have two daughters, Varsha and Harsha. Jaganmohan Reddy’s younger sister, YS Sharmila, is also involved in politics. He is described in public records as a Protestant Christian and is a non‑vegetarian. His listed hometown remains in Kadapa District.

Career
Jaganmohan Reddy began his public political activity campaigning for the Indian National Congress (INC) in 2004. He formally joined the Congress and contested the 2009 Lok Sabha elections from the Kadapa constituency, winning that seat. After his father’s death in September 2009, he led an Odarpu Yatra (a condolence tour) in early 2010 to meet supporters and families affected by that loss; the Congress high command asked him to stop the tour but he continued, describing it as a personal mission.

On 29 November 2010 he left the Congress. In March 2011 he announced a new regional party, the Yuvajana Shramika Raithu Congress (YSR Congress). The party performed well in the June 2012 by‑polls, winning 17 Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat. In the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections the YSR Congress won 67 of 175 seats. Jagan launched the Praja Sankalpa Yatra, a long padayatra that began on 6 November 2017 and covered all 125 Assembly segments across Andhra Pradesh; the march took 430 days and concluded on 9 January 2019.

The YSR Congress achieved a decisive victory in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, winning 149 of the 175 seats and forming the state government. Jaganmohan Reddy continued his electoral success, winning the 2024 Andhra Pradesh assembly election from the Pulivendula constituency. Following his party’s performance in the 2024 state polls, he resigned as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 4 June 2024.

Public profile
Physically, public records list Jaganmohan Reddy’s height at approximately 6'1" (185 cm) with black hair and black eyes. He has been described as a prominent rival of N. Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh politics. His public life has included high‑profile events and controversies that received media attention, including a prolonged hunger strike in 2012 while in custody to protest the proposed formation of Telangana, and an episode in 2017 when he was injured during an attempted selfie at an airport.

Financial and personal details that have been publicly reported include listings of movable and immovable assets, vehicles and other holdings, and an approximate net worth figure reported for 2019. As an MLA of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, his salary has also been listed in public sources.

Latest updates
In May 2019 his party formed the state government after a landslide electoral win. He completed the 3,000 km Praja Sankalpa Yatra that helped build the party’s grassroots presence before that victory. He won his seat in Pulivendula in the 2024 assembly elections, and subsequently resigned as chief minister on 4 June 2024 following the state election outcome. In July 2024 he was named in a complaint filed by a TDP MLA alleging a criminal conspiracy; that matter was reported in media coverage.

Personal interests and style
Public listings note a collection of vehicles and details of residential and commercial properties associated with him. His background, long public campaigning and the extended padayatra are recurrent elements in profiles of his political style, emphasizing direct voter contact and regional organization building.
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Recent Work

Praja Sankalpa Yatra

A 3,000 km padayatra across Andhra Pradesh started 6 November 2017 and completed 9 January 2019 to visit all 125 Assembly segments.

2017–2019
YSR Congress — Electoral victories and leadership

Led YSR Congress to victory in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections; won the Pulivendula seat in 2024 and served as Chief Minister until resignation on 4 June 2024.

2019–2024
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Career Highlights

  1. Elected to Lok Sabha from Kadapa in 2009 as an INC candidate
  2. Founded Yuvajana Shramika Raithu Congress (YSR Congress) in March 2011
  3. Led Praja Sankalpa Yatra (2017–2019) covering all 125 Assembly segments
  4. YSR Congress won 149 of 175 seats in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections
  5. Won Pulivendula seat in 2024 and served as Chief Minister until June 4, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy born?

21 December 1972

What is Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy known for?

Politician

What is Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy’s marital status?

Married

Who is Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy married to?

YS Bharati