Chittem Parnika Reddy (born 1993) is an Indian politician from the state of Telangana.[2] She is elected to the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly election from Narayanpet Assembly constituency representing Indian National Congress.[3][4] She defeated S. Rajender Reddy of Bharatha Rashtra Samithi by 7951 votes.[5]

Chittem Parnika Reddy
Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2023 December 3
ConstituencyNarayanpet Assembly constituency
Personal details
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseVishwajith Reddy Chintalapani[1]

Early life

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Parinika hails from Dhanwada mandal in Narayanpet district.[4] Her grandfather Chittem Narsi Reddy, who was elected as MLA from Makthal constituency was killed in an attack by Naxalites on 2005 Independence Day. Her father Venkateshwar Reddy was also killed in the same attack. She is the niece of D.K. Aruna, the BJP aspirant for the MP seat. Her uncle C. Ram Mohan Reddy contested on the BRS ticket from the neighbouring Makthal constituency and lost to the Congress candidate.[4] She completed her MBBS and currently doing her specialisation.[6]

Career

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Dr.Chittem Parnika Reddy is a first-time MLA from Narayanpet Assembly Constituency.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "CHITTEM PARNIKA REDDY Affidavit" (PDF). 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  2. ^ "రాజకీయాల్లోకి మరో వారసురాలు.. ఎవరీ చిట్టెం పర్ణిక రెడ్డి?". News18 తెలుగు (in Telugu). 5 June 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Narayanpet Assembly Election Results 2023 Highlights: INC's Chittem Parnika Reddy defeats BRS's S.rajender Reddy with 7951 votes". India Today. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Nanisetti, Serish (28 November 2023). "Bloodline and ballot: When family ties cut through party lines in Telangana". The Hindu.
  5. ^ "Chittem Parnika Reddy Election Results 2023: News, Votes, Results of Telangana Assembly". NDTV.com. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  6. ^ MLA Parnika Reddy About Family : నా కొడుకు నాకు గన్ మెన్ వద్దు మమ్మీ అంటాడు | BIGTV, 8 March 2024, retrieved 25 March 2024
  7. ^ The Times of India (5 December 2023). "Doctors turn netas, 15 to enter Telangana House". Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Doctors Turn Netas: 15 Super Speciality Medics Becomes MLA After Big Win In Telangana Assembly Elections 2023". 7 December 2023. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.