Chittem Parnika Reddy

Chittem Parnika Reddy (born 1993) is an Indian politician from the state of Telangana.^[2] She is elected to the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly election from Narayanpet Assembly constituency representing Indian National Congress.^[3][4] She defeated S. Rajender Reddy of Bharatha Rashtra Samithi by 7951 votes.^[5]

Chittem Parnika Reddy
Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 2023 December 3
Constituency	Narayanpet Assembly constituency
Personal details
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse	Vishwajith Reddy Chintalapani[1]

Early life

Parinika hails from Dhanwada mandal in Narayanpet district.^[4] Her grandfather Chittem Narsi Reddy, who was elected as MLA from Makthal constituency was killed in an attack by Naxalites on 2005 Independence Day. Her father Venkateshwar Reddy was also killed in the same attack. She is the niece of D.K. Aruna, the BJP aspirant for the MP seat. Her uncle C. Ram Mohan Reddy contested on the BRS ticket from the neighbouring Makthal constituency and lost to the Congress candidate.^[4] She completed her MBBS and currently doing her specialisation.^[6][7]

Career

Dr.Chittem Parnika Reddy is a first-time MLA from Narayanpet Assembly Constituency.^[8][9] She was appointed as Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) General Secretary on 9 June 2025.^[10]