K. Pratibha Bharati

K. Pratibha Bharati
Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1999 - 2004
Preceded by Yanamala Rama Krishnudu
Succeeded by K. R. Suresh Reddy
Personal details
Born 6 February 1956
Kavali, Srikakulam district
Political party Telugu Desam Party
Religion Hindu

K. Pratibha Bharati (born 6 February 1956) is a politician from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] She is a former speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly[2] (1999[1]-2004[3]). She was the first woman speaker in Andhra Pradesh's history.[1] She was Minister of Social Welfare 1983, 1985 and 1994 and 1998 of Higher Education.[1] She is a member of India Regional party named Telugu Desam.[4]

Pratibha Bharati was born into a politically active Dalit family in Kavali in the Srikakulam district.[1] Her father (K. Punnaiah) and grandfather (K. Narayana) had previously served as Members of the Legislative Assembly.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Pratibha Bharati is Andhra Pradesh Assembly's first woman to officially be a Speaker of AP". The Indian Express. 12 November 1999. http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19991112/ipo12001.html. Retrieved 25 December 2010. 
  2. ^ "TDP activists stage protest". The Hindu. 23 December 2010. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article971267.ece. Retrieved 25 December 2010. 
  3. ^ S. NAGESH KUMAR W. CHANDRAKANTH (22 May - 4 June 2004). "A popular backlash". Frontline. http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2111/stories/20040604009012700.htm. Retrieved 25 December 2010. 
  4. ^ "AP Assembly urges Centre to amend Statute". The Indian Express. 12 November 1999. http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19991112/ipo12003.html. Retrieved 25 December 2010.