PARLIAMENTARY INITIATIVES
2014-2019
Journey through her tireless efforts to uplift tribal communities, empower women, cultivate sustainable agriculture, and transform the Araku constituency. Explore a leader's commitment to making a difference and changing lives.
Mental Healthcare Support
Procurement of an ambulance dedicated to mental health services.
Healthcare Infrastructure Enhancement
Establishment of a CT scan unit in Narsipatnam Area Hospital marks a significant step in extending healthcare support beyond her constituency.
Sanitation Innovation
Introduction of dustbin rickshaws to Salur and Parvathipuram Constituencies.
Water Conservation and Access
Investment of 1.25 crores in water tank and pipeline works under Maredumilli Adarsh Gram Yojana.
Emergency Medical Services
Procurement and deployment of 14 ambulances.
Energy-Efficient Lighting
Installation of LED street lights and solar street lights for enhanced public safety.
Infrastructure Development
Contribution to hospital infrastructure, CC internal roads for improved connectivity, and the establishment of digital classrooms demonstrate a commitment to community development.
Community Welfare Projects
Installing borewells and RO plants addresses water needs, promoting biogas, constructing walls for a tribal girls' hospital, and building community halls and bus shelters..
DEBATES
Kothapalli Geetha actively participated in 93 debates during her tenure. These debates covered a wide range of topics including:
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Health infrastructure and tele-medicine centers in Araku.
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International Tribal Day.
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The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018.
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The National Sports University Bill, 2018.
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Agri Gold scam.
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National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and educational issues.
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Constitutional amendments.
QUESTIONS RAISED
She raised a total of 602 questions, significantly higher than both the national and state averages. Some of the key questions she raised involved:
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Promotion of Farming.
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Crimes against women and minor girls.
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Issues in civil aviation including Delhi Airport charges and fictitious bookings by travel portals.
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Subsidy on petroleum products.
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Loans to tribals and economic intelligence.
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Health-related issues like contaminated drinking water, medical facilities, and tuberculosis control.
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Educational topics like the promotion of tourism in Araku, graduation programs in sports, and colleges and courses for women.
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Issues related to tribal affairs, like construction of staff quarters in tribal areas.
ELECTION AND VICTORY IN 2014
Kothapalli Geetha contested the 2014 Indian general election as a candidate of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) from the Araku Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh. Araku is known for its diverse tribal population and is categorized as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. She had left the YSRCP party in July 2015.
Electoral Performance:
She won the election with a significant margin. Geetha received a total of 413,191 votes, which was 45.42% of the total votes cast. This result marked a significant gain for the YSRCP, as they secured the seat from the Indian National Congress (INC).
Vote Margin and Turnout:
The majority margin was 91,398 votes. The second-placed candidate, Gummidi Sandhyarani of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), received 321,793 votes (35.38%). The voter turnout in this election was 72.92%, which was an increase of 5.91% from the previous election.
Political Significance:
This victory was particularly notable due to the significant swing of +25.58% towards the YSRCP, indicating a substantial shift in voter preference in the Araku constituency. The win also highlighted the declining influence of the INC in the region, as their vote share decreased dramatically.
SPEECHES IN THE PARLIAMENT
Kothapalli Geetha Over the Pending Incentives of SC, ST People || Lok Sabha || Kothapalli Geetha
Kothapalli Geetha Speech Over Education In Lok Sabha Parliament Winter Session | Kothapalli Geetha
