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'''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 [[YS Rajasekhara Reddy|Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]]. He belongs to [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090912031715/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/09/stories/2009090956770100.htm The Hindu : Front Page : YSR’s adviser meets Sonia Gandhi<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web| url = http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article150051.ece| title = KVP fails to get | '''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 [[YS Rajasekhara Reddy|Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]]. He belongs to [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090912031715/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/09/stories/2009090956770100.htm The Hindu : Front Page : YSR’s adviser meets Sonia Gandhi<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web| url = http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article150051.ece| title = KVP fails to get Sonia's assurance?- The New Indian Express}}</ref> He pressed for [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] to take on the post of Chief Minister.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> | ||
After [[Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh]] he is allotted to [[Telangana]] state by draw of lots.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/draw-of-lots-decides-rajya-sabha-members-for-telangana-andhra/article6066870.ece | title=Draw of lots decides Rajya Sabha members for Telangana, Andhra | work=The Hindu | date=30 May 2014 | access-date=13 July 2014}}</ref> | After [[Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh]] he is allotted to [[Telangana]] state by draw of lots.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/draw-of-lots-decides-rajya-sabha-members-for-telangana-andhra/article6066870.ece | title=Draw of lots decides Rajya Sabha members for Telangana, Andhra | work=The Hindu | date=30 May 2014 | access-date=13 July 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/article76414.ece| title = Keen, veiled, placid- The New Indian Express}} </ref> He was elected to the Upper House of the Indian parliament, the [[Rajya Sabha]] in April 2008.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}} | 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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/article76414.ece| title = Keen, veiled, placid- The New Indian Express}}</ref> He was elected to the Upper House of the Indian parliament, the [[Rajya Sabha]] in April 2008.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}} | ||
He is the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Public Affairs, Public Utilities and Public Welfare Activities.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}} | He is the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Public Affairs, Public Utilities and Public Welfare Activities.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:24, 29 June 2022
Dr. K.V P Ramachandra Rao | |
|---|---|
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Telangana | |
| In office 2 June 2014 – 2 June 2020 | |
| Constituency | Telangana (elected earlier from AP on 10 April 2014 but later shifted to Telangana) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 June 1948 Ampapuram, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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 | edit source]
- ↑ The Hindu : Front Page : YSR’s adviser meets Sonia Gandhi
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "KVP fails to get Sonia's assurance?- The New Indian Express".
- ↑ "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".
- ↑ 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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