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This is an archive article published on June 14, 2019

Tammineni Seetharam elected Andhra speaker

Seetharam, hailing from the Backward Class community, was a TDP MLA from Amuduvalasa in Srikakulam district in 1994 and 1999.

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. (File) The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. (File)

Tammineni Seetharam, a former two-time MLA of Telugu Desam Party who later joined YSR Congress Party and won the recent elections, was elected unanimously as Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Thursday morning in a session where words were exchanged between Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

Seetharam, hailing from the Backward Class community, was a TDP MLA from Amuduvalasa in Srikakulam district in 1994 and 1999. In 2004, he contested on a TDP ticket but lost to the Congress’s B Satyavathi. In 2009, he contested on a ticket of the Praja Rajyam Party, started by actor-turned-politician K Chiranjeevi, but lost. In 2014, after joining YSRCP, he lost to TDP’s K Ravi Kumar. However, he was given a ticket again and won this time.

Protem Speaker S V China Appala Naidu declared Seetharam’s election during the session.

After taking charge, Seetharam said Andhra Pradesh would emerge as a trendsetter in implement the anti-defection law. He said that any MLA wishing to join to the ruling YSRCP would be asked to resign and contest elections again.

Chief Minister Reddy said YSRCP selected Seetharam in recognition of his experience as legislator. Congragutulating Seetharam, Opposition leader and former CM Naidu said Seetharam is the fourth person from Srikakulam district to get elected as Speaker.

Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read More

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