K.V P. Ramachandra (also called "KVP", born 21 June 1948), is a Member of Parliament in India and chief adviser to the former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. He belongs to the Indian National Congress party.[1][2] After the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh he was allotted to Telangana state by a draw of lots.[3]
Dr. K.V P Ramachandra | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 2 June 2014 – 9 April 2020 | |
| Succeeded by | K. R. Suresh Reddy |
| Constituency | Telangana |
| In office 10 April 2008 – 9 April 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Ravula Chandrasekhar Reddy |
| Succeeded by | Garikapati Mohan Rao |
| Constituency | Andhra Pradesh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 June 1950 Ampapuram, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kotagiri Suneetha |
| Children | 2 sons |
Career
editRamachandra Rao was appointed as chief advisor to the Government of Andhra Pradesh on Public Affairs in a cabinet rank in May 2004.[4] He was elected to the Upper House of the Indian parliament, the Rajya Sabha in April 2008.[citation needed]
He is the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Public Affairs, Public Utilities and Public Welfare Activities.[citation needed]
On 2 April 2014, Rao was indicted by a US grand jury for his role in an international corruption scheme starting June 2006 involving bribery in the approval of a mining contract with the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[5][6][7] The indictment charged Rao with soliciting and distributing bribes for himself and to leaders of the Andhra Pradesh and Central Governments.[8] The Indian National Congress led the ruling party in both the state and central governments between 2006 and February 2014 (in the state).[citation needed]
Personal life
editRamachandra Rao is married, and he and his wife have two sons.[9]
Positions held
edit- May 2004-March 2008 Advisor to Government of Andhra Pradesh on Public Affairs (Cabinet Rank)
- April 2008 Elected to Rajya Sabha
- August 2008 onwards Member, Committee on Finance.
- 28 November 2010 Submitted his Resignation as advisor to Govt
- Currently campaigning for Congress (I) .
References
edit- ^ YSR’s adviser meets Sonia Gandhi
- ^ "KVP fails to get Sonia's assurance?- The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 29 April 2014.
- ^ "Draw of lots decides Rajya Sabha members for Telangana, Andhra". The Hindu. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ^ "Keen, veiled, placid- The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ Hindustan Times
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Six Defendants Indicted in Alleged Conspiracy to Bribe Government Officials in India to Mine Titanium Minerals". www.justice.gov. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "U.S. Indicts Ukrainian Tycoon Dmytro Firtash Over Alleged Bribery Scheme". Wall Street Journal. 2 April 2014.
- ^ "Rajya Sabha Member Profile". archive.india.gov.in.[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- Official website Archived 11 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- PRS-India Profile
- YSR Seva Sangam
- YSR Congress
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