Chowti Jagannatha Rao (1924 – 23 January 2012) was an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress, and served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2][3] He was very close to former prime minister PV Narasimha Rao.[4] He belongs to Muthuraja community.[5]
Chowti Jagannatha Rao | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Deputy Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 24 February 1982 – 20 September 1982 | |
| Preceded by | J.V. Narsing Rao |
| Succeeded by | Koneru Ranga Rao |
| Constituency | Narsapur |
| Minister of Home Affairs Government of United Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 1980–1983 | |
| Deputy Speaker of the
Andhra Legislative Assembly Government of United Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 28 March 1972 – 18 March 1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 Narsapur, Medak district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 23 January 2012 (age 88) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
C. Jagannatha Rao served as deputy Chief Minister in the Cabinet of Bhavanam Venkatram in 1982.[6] He was member of the Legislative Council for one term and represented Narsapur Assembly constituency in Medak district three times.[7] He was Home Minister earlier in the Cabinet of T. Anjaiah in 1980.[8] He was also president of Narsapur samithi in 1961. Jagannatha Rao was in the forefront of separate Telangana agitation in 1969.[9]
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References edit
- ^ "CM TO UNVEIL C JAGANNATHA RAO'S STATUE AT NARSAPUR". ipr.ap.nic.in. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "AP Ex Deputy CM Jagannath Rao passes away |". Mission Telangana. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Andhra Ex-Deputy CM Jagannath Rao Dead". outlookindia.com. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Ex-Deputy CM Jagannath Rao dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Mudiraja and Related Leaders". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Jagannatha Rao passes away". The Hindu. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Ex-Deputy CM Jagannath Rao dead". News18. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh: Stomping on ceremony - Indiascope News - Issue Date: Feb 28, 1982". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Former Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh C. Jagannatha Rao died". m.jagranjosh.com. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
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