Meet Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani: The Richest First-time TDP MP in Modi's Cabinet

New Delhi: Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani and K Ram Mohan Naidu, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Lok Sabha members from Andhra Presh, have been inducted into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet. Naidu, a seasoned politician with three terms in Lok Sabha, joined Cabinet alongside Pemmasani, who, despite being a first-time MP, is considered richest member. According to a post on 'X' by former TDP MP Galla Jayev, Naidu, Srikakula Lok Sabha member will get a Cabinet minister post, while Pemmasani, Guntur MP, would get a minister of state berth. "Congratulations to my young friend @RamMNK on being confirmed as a cabinet minister in new #NDA Government! Your sincerity and humble nature will surely be an asset to development of country. Wishing you all best in your new role!," Jaydev said in post.

Who is Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani

• Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, a 48-year-old doctor, me his political debut in 2024 Lok Sabha election and has joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 3.0 cabinet. 
• Pemmasani, who declared family assets exceeding Rs 5,700 crore, emerged as wealthiest candidate in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 
• He secured a decisive victory in Guntur constituency, representing Telugu Desam Party (TDP), with 344,695 votes, succeeding Galla Jayev, who retired from politics in January 2024.
• Pemmasani's journey began with his ambition to become a doctor, achieving 27th rank in EAMCET exam for 1993-94 acemic year, which led him to Osmania Medical College in Hyderab.
•  He later completed his MD in internal medicine at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, USA.
• In dition to his medical career, Pemmasani is recognized for founding UWorld, a leing global platform for online learning tools tailored for high-stakes exams. platform apts to new digital exam formats and is accessible on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

TDP's Support Crucial For NDA

TDP's inclusion of Pemmasani and K Ram Mohan Naidu, a three-time Lok Sabha member, in Modi's cabinet comes as party holds 16 seats in Lok Sabha. TDP's support is crucial for BJP-led NDA government, as NDA alliance of TDP, BJP, and Janasena secured 21 out of 25 seats in Andhra Presh.