Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy

ModernPoliticianIndia1949 — ?

Popular Andhra CM who died in helicopter crash.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)53

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score58.4

Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy — Complete Timeline

2004 AD

Became Chief Minister of Andhra PradeshPolitical Action◆ Major

YSR led the Indian National Congress to a landslide victory in the 2004 Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, defeating incumbent N. Chandrababu Naidu. He became Chief Minister, promising welfare and rural development.

ElectionCongressAndhra Pradesh

Impact: regionalconstructive

2006 AD

Implemented the 'Indiramma' Housing SchemeReform◆ Major

YSR launched the Indiramma housing scheme, aiming to provide free houses to all landless poor families in Andhra Pradesh. The program constructed millions of homes, but faced allegations of corruption and incomplete projects.

HousingWelfareAndhra Pradesh

Impact: regionalconstructive

2007 AD

Launched the 'Rajiv Arogyasri' Health Insurance SchemeReform◆ Major

YSR introduced the Rajiv Arogyasri health insurance scheme, providing free tertiary healthcare to Below Poverty Line families. The program covered critical illnesses and surgeries, becoming a model for other states.

HealthcareWelfareAndhra Pradesh

Impact: regionalconstructive

2009 AD

Died in a Helicopter CrashOther◆ Major

YSR died when his helicopter crashed in the Nallamala forest in Andhra Pradesh. The crash killed all nine on board, including YSR and his aides. His death triggered massive public mourning and political upheaval.

DeathHelicopter CrashAndhra Pradesh

Impact: nationaltragic