- Damodar Raja Narasimha
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Damodar Raja Narasimha Duputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Constituency Andole Personal details Born December 5, 1958
Medak district Andhra PradeshPolitical party Indian National Congress Spouse(s) Padmini Religion Hindu Cilarapu Damodar Raja Narasimha (born 5 December 1958) is an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.[1] He is presently an MLA from Andole constituency and holds the portfolios of Higher education[2] and Agriculture (in charge).
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Early life
Damodar Raja Narsimha was born to Congress politician Raja Narsimaha and Janabai[3] in Medak district.[4] He is an engineer by profession. He belongs to Scheduled Caste(Dalit), Madiga community. His father was a three time Congress party MLA from Andole in 1967, 1972 and 1978.
Political career
Damodar Raja Narasimha is a three time MLA from Andole constituency, Medak district in 1989, 2004 and 2009.
He was Minister for Primary education in 2004 and Minister for Marketing and Warehousing in 2009 both Y. S. Rajashekhar Reddy cabinet and later with K. Rosaiah.[5] He was also Chairman of S.C. Finance Corporation.
He became Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 10 June 2011.[6]
Positions held
- Minister for Higher Education and Agriculture (in charge) 2010 - present[7]
- Minister for Marketing and Warehousing 2009 - 2010
- Minister for Primary Education 2007 - 2009
- Chairman - SC Finance Corporation
Personal life
Damodar Raja Narasimha is married to Padmini and has a daughter.
References
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/15/stories/2007081561411000.htm
- ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/vc-posts-kept-%E2%80%98wait%E2%80%99-mode-898
- ^ http://apministers.com/DamodarPersonalp.html
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/27/stories/2007042712560400.htm
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Vegetable-prices-soar-likely-to-go-up/articleshow/5087820.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/With-Reddy-dalit-combine-on-top-Cong-to-counter-Jagan/articleshow/7006553.cms
- ^ http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/agri-biz/article1978427.ece?homepage=true
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- Andhra Pradesh politicians
- Indian National Congress politicians
- Living people
- 1958 births
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