00000nam a22000008i 4500 20260915181628.0 260919s2009 ii 00 0 eng d 9789380009360 Mahadevan P. Rao Rajasekhara Reddy: Tragic End of a Charismatic Chief Minister / Mahadevan P. Rao. New Delhi Readworthy Press Corporation 2009. Dr. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy, popularly known as YSR, was an astute politician and a charismatic mass leader who had carved for himself a niche in Andhra Pradesh politics. He had distinction of leading Congress to victory in Andhra Pradesh for two consecutive terms. His death has left a void no Andhra Congress politician can fill in the short run. This book attempts to provide life rich insights into his life and personality. Taking a close look at his political achievements, it describes in detail how he led Congress to victory in 2004 as well as in 2009 elections. It also makes a critical analysis of the circumstances that led to his helicopter crash. The development policies and programmes run by his government have been evaluated as well. Rajasekhar Reddy, Y. S., 1949-. Politicians--India--Andhra Pradesh--Biography. Andhra Pradesh (India)--Politics and government--21st century. Community development--India--Andhra Pradesh. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General bisacsh