Dr. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy (born July 8, 1949), popularly known as Y.S.R., is currently serving as Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He represents Indian National Congress party and was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Pulivendula Assembly Constituency of Cuddapah District. Dr. Reddy sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in May, 2004 after a whirlwind tour (known as Paada Yatra) of rural villages across the entire state, a year before the scheduled elections which were later preponed to an earlier date along with general elections to parliament. Many critics and followers acclaim his Paada Yatra played a crucial role in bringing Indian National Congress back to power in Andhra Pradesh after 9 years. Dr. Reddy has been named as the most popular chief minister in the country[1]according to the India Today Mood of the Nation 2006 poll conducted nationwide.
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