Velagapalli Pradeep

Velagapalli Pradeep is the State Trade Union Secretary from Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party(YSRCP). He was born on 16-July-1987 to Koteshwar Rao & Sanjevamma in Perikeedu.

Pradeep finished his Schooling at ZP High School in Konumolu in the year 2001 and Intermediate from SCS Jr College from 2003-2005. He attained Graduation from Rajiv Gandhi Degree College, Konumolu in 2009 and Studied Post Graduation at Dharma Apparao College, Nuzividu from 2009-2011.

In 2001, Pradeep began his political journey through The Students’ Federation of India (SFI). He was an SFI Leader and later appointed as Mandal President of Bapulapadu.

He was in the position of District President from The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) in the year 2006. Pradeep served under the leadership of Ex-MLA Vamshi Chandar Reddy.

In 2011, Pradeep joined the YSRCP. He served as President of the Youth Section Zone from 2011-2016. He elected as a State Trade Union General Secretary and has been serving since 2016.

First, he was a Member of INC, after the death of former CM Late YS Rajashekar, he joined the YSRCP and till now actively engaged in every activity and will continue his service for the people and for the development of the party till his last minute.

The main motive and Aim of the YSRCP is to ensure the Welfare schemes for anyone, regardless of “caste, religion, and race”.

Party Activities

• He had participated in many rallies, dharnas for the party, and subsequently filed 26 cases during dharnas and In 2019, a case has been registered as a rowdy sheeter on Pradeep.
• In 2017, a two-day fast-unto-death was initiated for the regularization of electrical contract workers, but the TDP government violated the initiation.
• Participated in the Samaikyandhra Movement to prevent the division of the state – separating the Telangana districts of the state into a separate Telangana state. He protests for 56 days for the Samaikyandhra Movement.
• Pradeep prevented soil exploitation in his village.
• While in opposition, When the TDP government takes a wrong decision against the people, Pradeep protests from Party and cremated Chandrababu Naidu scarecrow.
• When Pradeep was a Student Leader, he involved in student Dharnas and fought for many issues like Fee Reiumbersemnt, Meals for Hostels, Hostel Facilities, and essential things for hostels, and for college students.
• He played an active role and always raises his voice for justice.
• Participated in the party program in the constituency under the auspices of Mr.Vallabhaneni Vamsi.
• For 17 years Pradeep has been in politics and he is the senior-most and well-experienced political leader.
• At the time of the Samaikyandhra movement, Pradeep with his party members surrounded Union Minister Kavuri Samba Siva Rao at Hanuman Junction.
• To extend his service, Pradeep requested Sajjana Ramakrishna Reddy for allotment of chairman position to Livestock Development Corporation (పశుగాన అభివృద్ధి సంస్థ).
• Under Challa Vamshidhar Reddy, he fought on issues of statewide student and unemployment.

Social Activities:

• He organized the blood camp and medical camps in the village and donated the blood for the needy people.
• Pradeep financially assisted the poor people in the village and also helped them in all possible ways when needed.
• He distributed vegetables and fruits to the un-healthy students and needy people in the village.
• He fought and solved the issues like pensions, Ration cards, Health cards, and also the issue relating to Aadhar cards.
• Distributed Books, pads, and Stationary things to High School Students and motivates them to score high marks.
• Pradeep provided his financial support to the poor people in the village and also donated a certain amount to the merit students for their higher education.
• He conducted Village development activities in the village like laying of CC Roads, Digging of Borewells, Putting up Street Lights, Clearance of Drainage systems, and Solving water Problems.
• Distributed food and clothing to the Orphan Children and helped them by donating a certain amount whenever required.
• Conducted many party meetings and development activities for party development.
• He financially contributed to the development of hostel Infrastructure such as benches, chairs, tube lights, beds, fans, and many more.

Services during Pandemic Covid-19:

• Pradeep financially helped covid victims by providing vitamin tablets, masks, Sanitizers, and fruits.
• During the Pandemic Period, he distributed fruits, food packets, and water bottles to the road siders and also distributed blankets to them.
• He also created awareness on the maintenance of Physical distance and following precautionary measures to prevent the epidemic in Corona.
• He distributed food and rice bags to the migrants and also contributed to them financially.
• Sodium hypochlorite solution was sprayed all over the village for safety of the village.
• Awareness camps and seminars were organized on the Covid-19 vaccine and about the effects of the virus.
• Pradeep distributed vegetables and fruits to the entire village and needy people in the covid-19 lockdown period.
• Masks, Sanitizers were distributed to the village people by Pradeep.