Karanam Dharmasri (born 1969) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He was a two time MLA from Chodavaram Assembly constituency in the erstwhile Visakhapatnam district.
Karanam Dharmasri | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Preceded by | KSNS Raju |
| Succeeded by | KSNS Raju |
| Constituency | Chodavaram |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Reddi Satyanarayana |
| Succeeded by | Gavireddi Rama Naidu |
| Constituency | Madugula |
Early life and education
editDharmasri hails from an agricultural family. His father Visvanadham is a farmer. After completing his graduation in Arts in 1989, he did B.Ed. in 1993. In between, he did his Bachelor of Law from Andhra University and passed out in 1992. He married Venkata Vijayalaxmi. In June 2022, he was selected for a government teacher post, 24 years after he attended an interview because of legal delays in appointments.[1]
Career
editDharmasri was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 2004 from Madugula representing Indian National Congress. Later, he lost the 2009 election from Chodavaram on a Congress ticket and 2014 election by a narrow margin of 909 votes, on YSRCP ticket.[2] He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election on YSRCP ticket from Chodavaram constituency in the erstwhile Visakhapatnam district and present Anakapalli district. He defeated Kalidindi Surya Naga Sanyasi Raju of Telugu Desam Party by a huge margin of 27,637 votes.[3][4]
He was appointed government whip in July 2022. Later, in October 2022, he resigned as MLA citing support to the three-city capitals which is being opposed by TDP.[5][6] However, after some deliberations, he was nominated again by YSR Congress party to contest the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Chodavaram.[7][8][9] But he lost the Chodavaram seat to his old foe, Sanyasi Raju of TDP by a margin of 42,189 votes.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Andhra MLA gets selected for govt teacher's job. He was interviewed 24 yrs ago". Hindustan Times. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Chodavaram Election Results 2019 Live Updates: Karanam Dharmasri of YSRCP Wins". News18. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Chodavaram Constituency Election Results 2019: Chodavaram Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Karanam Dharmasri". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "YSRCP MLA Karanam Dharmasri resigns in support of 3 capitals plan in Andhra Pradesh". News9live. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Andhra minister Karanam Dharmasri resigns as MLA to support 3 capital plan". India Today. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Sudhir, S. N. V. "Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy could face bumpy road after dropping MLAs from polls list". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls 2024 | Sitting MLAs retain tickets in most constituencies in combined Visakhapatnam district". The Hindu. 16 March 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Rao, G. V. R. Subba (28 December 2023). "Hectic activity at CM Jagan's camp office as rejig efforts continue in YSRCP". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Chodavaram Assembly Election Results 2024: Chodavaram Election Candidates List, Election Date, Vote Share - IndiaToday". India Today. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Chodavaram Constituency Election Results 2024: Chodavaram Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 June 2024.