Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy

Profile & Insights

• 1Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy secured his third consecutive victory from the Punganur constituency in 2024, maintaining a YSRCP stronghold despite a significantly tightened race.
• 2While Reddy comfortably held the seat in 2014 and 2019 with substantial margins of 31,731 and 43,555 votes respectively, the 2024 election saw his lead collapse to just 6,095 votes against TDP’s Challa Ramachandra Reddy.
• 3This shift occurred amidst a high voter turnout of 87.35%, reflecting intense local competition in the Rajampet Lok Sabha segment.
• 4According to his affidavit, Reddy is one of the wealthiest legislators in the assembly, declaring assets exceeding ₹235 crore and liabilities of approximately ₹53 crore.
• 5Academically distinguished, he holds a Doctorate, a rarity in the legislative cohort.
• 6Notably, he declared zero criminal cases, maintaining a clean legal record across his tenure.
• 7The 2024 results highlight a major swing toward the TDP in this General category seat, as the victory margin shrank by over 85% compared to the previous election cycle, signaling a shifting political landscape in Chittoor district despite the incumbent’s successful defense of the constituency.