Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was born on 21 December 1972 in Jammalamadugu village of Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh to Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and Y. S. Vijayamma. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He married Bharathi Reddy on twenty eight August 1996, with whom he has 2 daughters.

He is the 17th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He is the leader of YSR Congress Party.