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{{Short description|Politicians of Andhra Pradesh}}
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'''Karri Padma Sree''' (born 17 June 1976) is an Indian politician and humanitarian leader from [[Andhra Pradesh]], serving as a [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council|Member of the Legislative Council]] (MLC) since August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=PTI |last2=ThePrint |date=2023-08-10 |title=Two new MLCs nominated to AP Legislative Council under Governor's quota |url=https://theprint.in/india/two-new-mlcs-nominated-to-ap-legislative-council-under-governors-quota/1709728/?amp |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> She was nominated under the Governor's quota during the tenure of the [[YSR Congress Party]] and took oath on 18 August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-21 |title=MLC Candidates: వైసీపీ ఎమ్మెల్సీ అభ్యర్థుల ప్రకటన.. మర్రి రాజశేఖర్‌కు ఎన్నాళ్లకెన్నాళ్లకు ! లిస్ట్ ఇదే.. {{!}} YCP Leader Sajjala Ramakrishna reddy Announcement YCP MLC Candidates Names Andhrapradesh Suchi |url=https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2023/andhra-pradesh/krishna/ycp-leader-sajjala-ramakrishna-reddy-announcement-ycp-mlc-candidates-names-andhrapradesh-suchi-1014755.html |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221043423/https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2023/andhra-pradesh/krishna/ycp-leader-sajjala-ramakrishna-reddy-announcement-ycp-mlc-candidates-names-andhrapradesh-suchi-1014755.html |archive-date=2023-02-21 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-06 |title=పెద్దల సభకు ముగ్గురు {{!}} |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/districts/East-Godavari/3/123031082 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606165028/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/districts/East-Godavari/3/123031082 |archive-date=2023-06-06 }}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XlhQJgKMVE |title=Karri Padmasri And Kumba Ravi Takes Oath As MLC {{!}} Ntv |date=2023-08-18 |last=NTV Telugu |access-date=2024-09-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-08 |title=ఎమ్మెల్సీగా కర్రి పద్మశ్రీ {{!}} - - Sakshi |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/east-godavari/1730781 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108141537/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/east-godavari/1730781 |archive-date=2024-01-08 }}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Karri Padma Sree was born on 17 June 1976 to Sri Chetty Satyananda Rao and Smt. Adi Lakshmi in Jagannadhapuram''',''' [[Kakinada]]. She has an extensive academic background, holding a [[Master of Arts]] (M.A.) and a [[Master of Philosophy]] (M.Phil.) in English, along with additional M.A. degrees in Political Science and Sociology. Her diverse education has contributed to her active role in social and political work, particularly focusing on the upliftment of marginalized communities.

== Career and social work ==
Padma Sree has been actively involved in social and community service for more than 20 years and has been a part of several organizations, especially focusing on women and fishermen. She served as the National President for Women<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Wing – National Association of Fishermen |url=https://nafindia.org/our-members/national-wing/ |access-date=2024-09-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> in the National Association of Fishermen,<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Association of Fishermen |url=https://nafindia.org/ |access-date=2024-09-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> the Women President<ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=2019-10-21 |title=Fishermen training camp on Feb 1, 2 |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/fishermen-training-camp-on-feb-1-2-574382 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> of the Matsyakara Samkshema Samiti, and a member of AP SHAKTI and Vignyana Bharati, among other organizations. These roles have placed her at the forefront of welfare initiatives aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged communities, especially in coastal regions.

Her involvement in government programs is noteworthy. She participated in the 10th '''Sagar Parikrama''' program in 2024, a central government initiative that provides financial and infrastructural support to fishermen in Andhra Pradesh. During this program, Padma Sree played a crucial role in distributing government subsidies and aid, including equipment and loans, to boost the livelihoods of the fishing communities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Potnuru |first=Vasu |date=2024-01-05 |title=AP received highest aid for fishing community: Union Min |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/ap-received-highest-aid-for-fishing-community-union-min-849156 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Political career ==
On 10 August 2023, Karri Padma Sree was nominated to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council under the Governor's quota, as per Article 171 of the [[Constitution of India]]. Her nomination, during the tenure of the YSR Congress Party, was made by Governor Syed Abdul Nazeer. She took her oath of office on 18 August 2023.<ref name="auto"/> Her appointment followed the completion of the six-year terms of Chadipiralla Sivanatha Reddy and N M D Farooq.

Padma Sree joined [[Telugu Desam Party]] in the presence of Chief Minister [[N. Chandrababu Naidu|Nara Chandrababu Naidu]] on 19 September 2025.<ref name="AP: 3 YSRCP MLCs join TDP in presence of Chandrababu Naidu">{{cite news |title=AP: 3 YSRCP MLCs join TDP in presence of Chandrababu Naidu |url=https://www.uniindia.com/~/ap-3-ysrcp-mlcs-join-tdp-in-presence-of-chandrababu-naidu/States/news/3583271.html |access-date=20 September 2025 |publisher=UNI India |date=19 September 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250920091550/https://www.uniindia.com/~/ap-3-ysrcp-mlcs-join-tdp-in-presence-of-chandrababu-naidu/States/news/3583271.html |archive-date=20 September 2025}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Karri Padma Sree is married to '''Karri Narayana Rao''', a civil engineer by profession. Her husband has also been involved in politics, having served as the Youth President for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Kakinada City from 2000 to 2004, and as the State Joint Secretary for the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) from 2014 to 2021.

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JoanneMoffit at 11:55, 31 March 2026