The Telugu Desam Party (TDP)’s Guntur MP-elect, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, is set to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government, as confirmed by the N Chandrababu Naidu-led party on Sunday.
48-year-old Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani a doctor by profession and one of the richest candidates in this election, has made his poll debut in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and is all set to be a part of the Modi 3.0 cabinet.
With a declared family asset worth over Rs 5,700 crore, Pemmasani from the Telugu Desam Party has been identified as the wealthiest candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Pemmasani contested and won the 2024 Indian general election as the Telugu Desam Party’s candidate in the Guntur Lok Sabha constituency, securing 344,695 votes.
He succeeded the previous member, Galla Jayadev, who had declared a break from politics in January 2024, just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
In a post on X, former TDP MP and industrialist Jayadev Galla congratulated Pemmasani for his new role and said, “Congratulations to Dr. @PemmasaniOnX on being confirmed as a Minister of State. Such an honour to serve the nation at the central level during your very first political stint. The people of Guntur and entire AP are proud of you. All the best for your new role. May you bring positive changes and make a meaningful impact. #MinisterOfState”
Congratulations to Dr. @PemmasaniOnX on being confirmed as a Minister of State. Such an honour to serve the nation at the central level during your very first political stint. The people of Guntur and entire AP are proud of you. All the best for your new role. May you bring… pic.twitter.com/NAvPMViMLc
— Jay Galla (@JayGalla) June 9, 2024
With ambitions to pursue a career in medicine, Pemmasani attained the 27th rank in the EAMCET exam for the 1993-94 academic year, securing admission to Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad. Following this, he pursued an MD in internal medicine at the Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, USA.
Additionally, the TDP leader is recognized for founding UWorld, a globally renowned provider of online learning resources for high-stakes exams. UWorld’s platform prepares students for the modern digital format of exams and is compatible with various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.