Jogu Ramanna (born 4 July 1963) is an Indian politician who was the Minister of Forest and Environment & Backward Classes Welfare of Telangana from 2 June 2014 to 6 September 2018. He is a Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly from Adilabad constituency since 2 June 2014. He was earlier a member of Telugu Desam Party.[1] He is an M.L.A. from Adilabad assembly constituency from past four times 2018, 2014, 2012 by elections and 2009 also.[2][3] He contested from Adilabad seat on BRS ticket in the 2023 Telangana Assembly Elections and lost the seat to BJP's Payal Shanker by 6,692 votes.[4][5][6]
Jogu Ramanna | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly for Adilabad | |
| In office 2 June 2014 – 2023 | |
| Preceded by | C. Ramchandra Reddy |
| Constituency | Adilabad |
| Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Minister of Forest and Environment & Backward Classes Welfare of Telangana | |
| In office 2 June 2014 – 6 September 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 July 1963 Deepaiguda |
| Political party | Telangana Rashtra Samithi (from 2 June 2014) |
| Other political affiliations | Telugu Desam Party (until 2 June 2014) |
| Spouse | Jogu Rama |
| Children | Jogu Premender, Jogu Mahender |
| Residence(s) | Shanti Nagar, Adilabad |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life edit
Ramanna was born in Deepaiguda village of Adilabad district.
Career edit
Ramanna started his political career as Sarpanch for Deepaiguda village. He served as MPTC for Jainath and ZPTC. He is a four-time M.L.A. from Adilabad assembly constituency. He raised a banner of revolt on Telangana statehood against party president Chandrababu Naidu by aligning himself with Nagam Janardhan Reddy.[7][8]
He joined Telangana Rashtra Samithi on 10 October 2011 and in 2014 Telangana Assembly Election he was re-elected from Adilabad Assembly constituency. He was inducted into Cabinet on June 2, 2014, and became Forest Environment & BC Welfare Minister of Telangana.
Personal life edit
He was married to Rama and has 2 sons.
References edit
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh News : Adilabad MLA joins fast". The Hindu. 3 January 2010. Archived from the original on 7 January 2010. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "Another MLA joins Nagam's bandwagon". The Times of India. 16 May 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "AP: TRS Workers Try to Disrupt TDP Public Rally". news.outlookindia.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "Jogu Ramanna Election Result 2023 LIVE: Adilabad Result Tally Updates". www.news18.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Telangana Assembly Election Results 2023: Full list of winners constituency-wise". Hindustan Times. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Adilabad Assembly Election 2023 Result Live Updates: Check Latest Trends From Telangana Election Results". TimesNow. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "All-party meet on Telangana at the earliest: PC". Ibnlive.in.com. 24 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "Cities". Deccan Chronicle. 30 June 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
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