K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao
Dr. K.V P Ramachandra Rao | |
|---|---|
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Telangana | |
| In office 2 June 2014 (elected earlier from AP on 10 April 2014 but later shifted to Telangana) – 2 June 2020 (Rajyasabha has 6 year term) | |
| Constituency | Telangana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 June 1948 Ampapuram, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kotagiri Suneetha |
| Children | 1 son |
Dr. K.V P Ramachandra Rao (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] He pressed for Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to take on the post of Chief Minister.[2] After Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh he is allotted to Telangana state by draw of lots.[3]
Career
K.V P Ramachandra Rao, being a close friend of YS.Rajasekhara Reddy, 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
K.V P Ramachandra Rao's parents are Father : Late. Sri K.V N Satyannarayana Rao and Mother : Srimati. Kotagiri Sita Devi. He married Suneetha and they have one son, Ujwal.[9]
Positions held
- 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
- ^ The Hindu : Front Page : YSR’s adviser meets Sonia Gandhi
- ^ a b http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article150051.ece
- ^ "Draw of lots decides Rajya Sabha members for Telangana, Andhra". The Hindu. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ^ http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/article76414.ece
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-charges-ukraine-oligarch-with-bribery-in-india-mine/article1-1203552.aspx
- ^ 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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