K. V. Ushashri Charan (16 July 1976)[1] is the former cabinet minister from Andhra Pradesh, India.[2][3] She is a member of the YSR Congress party and former MLA of Kalyandurg Assembly constituency in Anantapur district.[4][5]
K. V. Ushashri Charan | |
|---|---|
| Minister Of Women, Children, Differently abled and Senior Citizens Welfare Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 11 April 2022 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Governor | Biswabhusan Harichandan S. Abdul Nazeer |
| Chief Minister | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy |
| Preceded by | Taneti Vanitha |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Vunnam Hanumantharaya Chowdary |
| Succeeded by | Amilineni Surendra Babu |
| Constituency | Kalyandurg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1976 Rayadurgam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | YSR Congress Party (since 2014) |
| Other political affiliations | Telugu Desam Party (until 2014) |
| Spouse | Sri Charan Reddy |
| Children | Jayana and Divijit |
| Parent(s) | Dr. Kuruba Virupakshappa and K V Ratnamma |
| Residence(s) | Kalyandurg, Andhra Pradesh |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editUshashri Charan is born in Rayadurgam in 1976. Her parents are K. V. Ratnamma and Dr. Kuruba Virupakshappa. she is married to Charan Reddy and has a daughter, Jayana Shricharan, and son, Divijith Shricharan.[1] After completing her B.Sc. in life sciences, she did her post-graduation in Environmental Science. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from SK University on Atmospheric Science and Global Warming.[1]
Career
editEarlier she worked as Telugu Desam Party state general secretary of Women's wing.[6] In December 2014, she resigned from this post and joined[7] YSR Congress Party. In 2019 assembly elections she contested[8] from Kalyandurg, and won as MLA[9] defeating Uma Maheshwar Naidu of TDP party with 19896 majority.[10][11] In April 2022 during Cabinet reshuffle she was appointed [12][13] Minister[14][15][16] for women, children, differently-abled individuals, and senior citizen welfare.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Ushashri Charan: కంచుకోటను బద్దలు కొట్టి.. మంత్రి వర్గంలో." Sakshi (in Telugu). 10 April 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Portfolios allotted for new ministers in Jagan's cabinet". TeluguBulletin.com. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ Network, Newsmeter (11 April 2022). "AP Cabinet: 25 ministers sworn in". newsmeter.in. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "Women in Legislature - Andhra Pradesh Legislature - Liferay DXP". aplegislature.org. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Kalyandurg Election Results 2019 Live Updates". News18. 23 May 2019.
- ^ "TDP leader jumps into YSRCP - TeluguMirchi.com". 1 December 2014.
- ^ "TDP General Secretary Usha sree Charan joins YSRCP - Timesofap.com". timesofap.com.
- ^ M, Sambasiva Rao (17 March 2019). "YSRCP releases the list of candidates contesting for Assembly and Parliament". www.thehansindia.com.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election 2019 Results: Full Winners List". India Today. Ist.
- ^ "Kalyandurg Constituency Winner List in AP Elections 2019 | Kalyandurg Constituency Election Results 2019". m.sakshi.com.
- ^ "Women in Legislature". aplegislature.org.
- ^ India, The Hans (12 April 2022). "CM YS Jagan impressed by oratory skills of Ushashri Charan". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "CM YS Jagan Gives Key Portfolios in AP Cabinet to Women". Sakshi Post. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ Staff Reporter (11 April 2022). "Buggana retains finance, Vanitha gets Home". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "AP's 4 women ministers hold key portfolios in new Cabinet". 11 April 2022.
- ^ Network, Newsmeter (11 April 2022). "AP Cabinet: 25 ministers sworn in". newsmeter.in. Retrieved 20 April 2022.