K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao
Indian politician
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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 | 21 June 1950 |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kotagiri Suneetha |
| Children | 2 sons |
Career
Ramachandra 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
Ramachandra Rao is married, and he and his wife have two sons.[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) .
