Dr. K.V P Ramachandra (fondly called as "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 Indian National Congress.[1][2] After Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh he is allotted to Telangana state by 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 edit
Ramachandra Rao was appointed as chief Advisor to Government of Andhra Pradesh on Public Affairs in 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 mining contract with the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[5][6][7] The indictment charges 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 edit
Ramachandra Rao's 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
- ^ The Hindu : Front Page : 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
- ^ http://www.firstbiz.com/corporate/international/what-do-a-ukrainian-millionaire-and-a-rajya-sabha-mp-have-in-common-81056.html
- ^ "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.
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