Daggubati Purandeswari is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Born on April 22, 1959, she is the daughter of the famous actor and politician Daggubati Ramanaidu. Purandeswari has served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Visakhapatnam constituency in Andhra Pradesh. She has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of State for Commerce and Food Processing Industries. Purandeswari is known for her contributions to women's empowerment and social welfare initiatives. Her political career has been marked by her commitment to development and public service in her home state.