Vangalapudi Anitha

Recognized fondly as "The Fighter" by the party cadre, she is admired for her relentless dedication, unwavering determination, and ability to stand strong in the face of challenges.

[3][4][5] She became an MLA for the second time, winning the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election on Telugu Desam Party ticket from Payakaraopet SC reserved constituency in the erstwhile Visakhapatnam district and present Anakapalli district.

[10] But after a controversy[11] in social media, within a few days she requested the chief minister and withdrew the membership.

[12] In the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, she lost the Kovvuru seat to Taneti Vanitha of YSRCP by a margin of 25,248 votes.

[13][14] She regained the Payakaraopet seat in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.