Deshapathi Srinivas (born 1970) is an Indian lyricist, singer and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Minister, Government of Telangana.[1] He is one of the key leaders of Telangana Separation Movement. His songs are eloquent. He is an advocate for the separation of Telangana.[2][3][4] He takes an active role in Government of Telangana, Telugu language promotion.[5]
Deshapati Srinivas | |
|---|---|
 Srinivas in Cinivaram | |
| Member of Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 30 March 2023 | |
| Constituency | MLA quota |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 Siddipet, Telangana, India) |
| Occupation | Ex Officer on special duty to chief minister Government of Telangana |
| Known for | Activist, Singer, Lyricist |
Early life
editHe was born in a village in Siddipet, Medak district, Telangana to Gopalakrisha and Bala Saraswati. His father use to write poems in Telugu and Urdu. He did his graduation in Medak.
Career
editDeshapati Srinivas was a school teacher. He travels to all major public meetings and rallies organised for Telangana Separation. He is often invited to Television talk shows to discuss Telangana Movement.[6]
His lyrics are sometimes used in movies. He is famous for singing popular Telangana song, Nageti sallala na Telangana, which was written by Nandini Sidda Reddy.
Political career
editDeshapathi Srinivas who was serving as Officer on Special Duty in the Chief Minister’s Office his name was announced as MLC candidate under the MLA quota for the State Legislative Council by BRS President and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on 7 March 2023[7] and he was elected unopposed As the Opposition parties did not have the required strength to field candidates.[8]
References
edit- ^ KCR to pen songs for party's audio campaign The Times of India. 17 March 2009.
- ^ Tough fight for Cheriyal, station Ghanpur seats The Hindu. 19 May 2008.
- ^ Meet the man behind the magic of Avadhanams
- ^ Telangana to make Telugu compulsory in all schools
- ^ WTC will showcase the depth of Telugu, says Deshapathi Srinivas
- ^ Curtains down on World Telugu Conference – The Hindu
- ^ Telangana Today (7 March 2023). "CM KCR announces three BRS MLC candidates". Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ The New Indian Express (17 March 2023). "Three BRS candidates elected unopposed in MLAs category". Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
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