K. Pratibha Bharati (born 6 February 1956) is a politician from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. She is a former speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1999–2004). She was the first woman speaker in Andhra Pradesh's history. She was Minister of Social Welfare 1983, 1985 and 1994 and 1998 of Higher Education. She is a member of India Regional party named Telugu Desam. Pratibha Bharati was born into a politically active Dalit family in Kavali in the Srikakulam district. Her father (K. Punnaiah) and grandfather (K. Narayana) had previously served as Members of the Legislative Assembly. References Indian National Congress politicians from Andhra Pradesh Living people Speakers of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly 1956 births Women members of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly People from Srikakulam district Telugu politicians Telugu Desam Party politicians 20th-century Indian women politicians 20th-century Indian politicians 21st-century Indian women politicians 21st-century Indian politicians People from Uttarandhra Andhra Pradesh MLAs 1983–1985 Andhra Pradesh MLAs 1985–1989 Andhra Pradesh MLAs 1989–1994 Andhra Pradesh MLAs 1994–1999 Andhra Pradesh MLAs 1999–2004