Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers: A Comprehensive Guide
Historical Background
In accordance with the Constitution of India, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is the chief executive of the state. The Governor holds a nominal position, while the Chief Minister exercises real power.
Current Chief Minister
The current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. He was elected in 2019 and is the 17th Chief Minister of the state.
Role and Responsibilities
The Chief Minister's responsibilities include:
- Leading the Council of Ministers
- Formulating and implementing state policies
- Managing the state's finances
- Maintaining law and order
- Promoting economic development
List of Chief Ministers
The following is a list of all Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh since its formation in 1956:
- Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (1956-1960)
- Damodaram Sanjeevayya (1960-1962)
- Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (1962-1964)
- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (1964-1971)
- P. V. Narasimha Rao (1971-1973)
- Jalagam Vengala Rao (1973-1978)
- M. Chenna Reddy (1978-1980)
- T. Anjaiah (1980-1982)
- N. T. Rama Rao (1983-1984)
- N. Bhaskara Rao (1984-1985)
- N. T. Rama Rao (1985-1990)
- M. Chenna Reddy (1990-1992)
- K. Vijayabhaskara Reddy (1992-1994)
- N. Chandrababu Naidu (1995-2004)
- Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy (2004-2009)
- K. Rosaiah (2009-2010)
- N. Kiran Kumar Reddy (2010-2014)
- N. Chandrababu Naidu (2014-2019)
- Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy (2019-present)
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