Paritala Sunitha | |
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![]() Paritala Sunitha in 2014 | |
Minister of Women and Child Welfare;Disabled and Senior Citizen Welfare Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 8 June 2014 – 29 May 2019 | |
Governor | E. S. L. Narasimhan |
Chief Minister | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
Preceded by | Peethala Sujatha |
Succeeded by |
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Member of Legislative Assembly,Andhra Pradesh | |
Assumed office 2024 | |
Preceded by | Thopudurthi Prakash Reddy |
Constituency | Raptadu |
In office 2009–2019 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Thopudurthi Prakash Reddy |
Constituency | Raptadu |
Personal details | |
Born | India |
Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
Spouse | Paritala Ravindra |
Children | 3 (including Paritala Sriram) |
Paritala Sunitha is an Indian politician. She is a member of the Legislative Assembly and Minister of SERP, Women Empowerment, Child Welfare, Disabled and Senior Citizens Welfare of theIndian state ofAndhra Pradesh representing theRaptadu constituency ofAnantapur.[1][2] She represents theTelugu Desam Party.[3][4]
Paritala Sunitha was married toParitala Ravindra. She has three children. She has three siblings.[5]
Paritala Sunitha entered politics following the death of her husband. She was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Raptadu constituency in2009 and2014 elections. She has not contested the2019 elections to pave the path for her son, Paritala Sriram.[6]and she won in the elections of 2024 as member of legislative
Ram Gopal Varma made the film,Rakta Charitra, based on the life of her husband.Radhika Apte played her character whileVivek Oberoi played her husband.[7]