Rajasekhara Reddy

Download or read book Rajasekhara Reddy written by Mahadevan P. Rao and published by Epitome Books. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy, popularly known as YSR, was an astute politician and a charismatic mass leader who had carved for himself a niche in Andhra Pradesh politics. He had distinction of leading Congress to victory in Andhra Pradesh for two consecutive terms. His death has left a void no Andhra Congress politician can fill in the short run. This book attempts to provide life rich insights into his life and personality. Taking a close look at his political achievements, it describes in detail how he led Congress to victory in 2004 as well as in 2009 elections. It also makes a critical analysis of the circumstances that led to his helicopter crash. The development policies and programmes run by his government have been evaluated as well.