Spouse(s) Sukanya Rao | Religion Hinduism | |
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Political party Telugu Desam Party(1982–2004) Children Sri. A. Anupama ReddySri. J. Anuradha ReddySri. E. Aravinda Reddy Alma mater | ||
Nyalakonda Ramkishan Rao, popularly known as Kishan Rao, was a three time M.L.A and a cabinet minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, he has been in active politics for more than three decades.
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Career
Rao was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly for three consecutive times from Choppadandi constituency and served as Minister of Forest ,Environment & Pollution Control. He won with a record majority of nearly 60,000 votes in 1985 which was one of the highest majority throughout the state and continued the victory till 1999, after which he never contested again though he was the election in charge of Karimnagar after 1999. His popularity and strong following made easy election for Sana Maruthi in (2004) who was not a local candidate of Choppadandi and was opposed by the locals .This was followed by Sudhala Deviah in (2009). He played a crucial role in formation of TDP government in 1994. He worked in N. T. Rama Rao's and N. Chandrababu Naidu's governments for various important committees. Even after his exit from politics he has continued in the field of public service and plays a key role in influencing the voters of Choppadandi constituency. Sana Maruthi, who was given a chance in 2004 is one such example. He introduced many leaders to politics like L. Ramana , Sai Reddy , Sana Maruthi etc.
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Personal life
Kishan Rao was Born in Gangadhara village , Karimnagar , Telangana on May 9, 1940 to Nyalakonda Janardhan Rao Bahadur Reddy and Sunandha Rao Bahadur Reddy. He completed his Degree in Osmania University and was activist in the Telangana movement during his education.He was married to Sukanya Reddy. They had three daughters namely, A. Anupama Reddy, J. Anuradha Reddy, E. Aravinda Reddy. His uncle Nyalakonda Sripathi Rao also served as an MLA from(1978-1983).