Shri Mathukumilli Sribharat is an influential Indian politician and educationist associated with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). He is currently serving as a Member of Parliament representing the Visakhapatnam constituency, having won the seat in the 2024 general elections with a significant margin of approximately 5 lakh votes His political career began in earnest when he first contested in the 2019 elections but faced defeat
Educational Background
Sribharat has an impressive educational pedigree. He completed his undergraduate studies in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University in 2010. Subsequently, he earned a joint MBA and MA in Education from Stanford University in 2016(
His strong academic background supports his role in higher education administration.
Professional Role
He is the President of the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), a private deemed university located in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Under his leadership, GITAM has become known for its diverse educational offerings and commitment to innovation in higher education(
. Additionally, he is the founder of the Kautilya School of Public Policy, which aims to enhance public policy education in India(
Family Background
Mathukumilli Sribharat is part of a prominent family; he is the grandson of M. V. V. S. Murthi, the founder of GITAM. He is married to Nandamuri Tejaswini, the daughter of well-known actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna
Political Influence
In the 2024 elections, Sribharat’s victory marked a significant shift, as he managed to regain the constituency for TDP after previous losses. His election win was characterized by a strong voter turnout and a substantial increase in the party’s share of votes