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M. C. Vijayanandha Reddy
M. C. Vijayanandha Reddy (born 24 July 1969), also known as VNR, is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is a senior leader of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) and has served as the party in-charge of the Chittoor Assembly constituency. He is politically associated with Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and other senior YSRCP leaders.
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| Full name | M. C. Vijayanandha Reddy |
| Born | 24 July 1969, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | YSRCP leader; Former Vice Chairman, APSRTC |
| Office | Vice Chairman, APSRTC |
| Term | October 2021 – 2024 |
| Predecessor | P. S. Munirathnam |
| Spouse | M. V. Indhumathi |
| Residence | Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India |
In 2024, he was nominated by the YSR Congress Party as its candidate for the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections from Chittoor.
Early life
Vijayanandha Reddy was born on 24 July 1969 into a farming family in Andhra Pradesh to M. A. Chinnabba Reddy and Padmajyothi. He grew up in a rural environment and has remained actively connected with grassroots communities throughout his political career.
He is married to M. V. Indhumathi.
Political career
Vijayanandha Reddy has been active in Andhra Pradesh politics for over a decade. He is recognised for his constituency-level engagement, organisational work, and mass outreach programmes in the Chittoor region. Supporters often refer to him as “Jananeta” (People’s Leader) and “Praja Nayakudu” (Public Leader).
Political timeline
- 2010 – Resigned from the Indian National Congress on 30 November and extended support to Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
- 2011 – Formally joined the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party
- 2012 – Participated in YSRCP by-election campaigns and the Praja Prasthanam programme led by Y. S. Sharmila
- Odarpu Yatra – Played a supporting role during the Odarpu Yatra conducted by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in Chittoor district
- 2014 & 2019 – Actively campaigned across Chittoor district during general elections
- 2024 – Contested the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections from Chittoor as a YSRCP candidate
Administrative roles
Vijayanandha Reddy served as the Vice Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) from October 2021 to 2024. He succeeded P. S. Munirathnam and served during the tenure of Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Social work and public initiatives
Vijayanandha Reddy has been involved in several welfare initiatives in the Chittoor constituency, focusing on public health, food security, livelihoods, and access to civic services.
Key initiatives
- Free meal services – Daily food distribution benefiting approximately 600 people for over a year
- COVID-19 relief – Organised meals for nearly 3,000 people daily, distributed groceries, and provided medical equipment to Chittoor Government Hospital
- Market gate fee relief – Supported suspension of municipal market gate fees for vendors and transporters for three years
- Vendor support – Distribution of 100 push carts to small traders
- Driver welfare – Uniforms and tailoring allowances provided to nearly 3,500 auto and lorry drivers
- Drinking water access – Installation support for 15 mineral water plants in Chittoor municipality
- Free funeral services – Free hearse and freezer box services through Maha Prasthanam vehicles
Other initiatives
He played a role in the establishment of Smart DV Technologies, a rural-based software company aimed at generating employment for unemployed graduates.
He also supported the installation of a bronze statue of former Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, noted as the first such statue in Chittoor district.