Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, a first-time Member of Parliament from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has recently been inducted into the Union Cabinet as a Minister of State in the third administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Notably, he emerges as the wealthiest MP with declared family assets surpassing Rs 5,705 crore. His journey from a humble upbringing in Burripalem village, Guntur district, to becoming a renowned doctor and entrepreneur in the United States, showcases a remarkable trajectory of success and service.
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- Born in Burripalem village, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Studied at Narasaraopet Municipal School and completed intermediate education in Guntur.
- Secured 27th rank in the EAMCET exam in 1993-94.
- Completed MBBS from Osmania Medical College, followed by post-graduation in internal medicine in the US.
- Served as Professor and Physician at Sinai Hospital, Johns Hopkins University.
- Established an online training platform, UWorld, for medical licensing exams, expanding into various fields.
- Immovable assets valued at Rs 2,316.54 crore, with wife’s assets at Rs 2,289.35 crore.
- Actively involved in philanthropy, providing medical facilities and scholarships through the Pemmasani Foundation.
- Recognized as “Entrepreneur of The Year Southwest Region” in 2020.
- Member of Forbes Business Council and American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
