Template:Infobox Indian politician Cilarapu Damodar Raja Narasimha (born 5 December 1958) is an Indian politician who served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh between 2011 and 2014.[1] He presented Andole constituency as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Indian National Congress, and held ministerial portfolios of Higher education and Agriculture (in charge).[2]
Early life
Cilarapu Damodar Raja Narasimha was born on 5 December 1958 in a Dalit family in Medak district to Congress politician Raja Narsimha and Janabai.[3][4] His father served as an MLA representing Andole thrice.
Narasimha graduated from the tertiary institution as an engineer. Following the death of his father, Narasimha gave up his dream of becoming a bureaucrat and entered politics.[3]
Political career
Narasimha began his political career in 1989 when he was elected as an MLA from Andole (SC) constituency as a member of Indian National Congress. He lost subsequent elections until winning again in 2004 and later in 2009.[3]
In 2004, Narasimha joined YS Rajasekhar Reddy's cabinet as a Minister for Primary Education. In 2009, he was appointed as Minister for Marketing and Warehousing.[3][5]
Narasimha became Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 10 June 2011 and served until April 2014.[6][7]
Positions held
- Minister for Marketing and Warehousing 2009 - 2010
- Minister for Primary Education 2007 - 2009
- Chairman — SC Finance Corporation
Personal life
Narasimha is married to Padmini. They have a daughter.
References
- ↑ Working wonders with computers. The Hindu(15 August 2007). Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ↑ VC posts kept in ‘wait’ mode. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Fathers death forced Damodar into politics. News 18(2011-06-11). Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ↑ Its all in the family. The Hindu(2007-04-27). Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ↑ Vegetable prices soar, likely to go up. The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ↑ With Reddy-Dalit combine on top, Cong to counter Jagan. The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ↑ Damodar Raj Narasimha sitting pretty in Andole. The Hindu(2014-04-08). Retrieved 2021-06-21.