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Devineni Venkata Ramana (21 September 1960-3 June 1999), popularly known as DVR, was an Indian politician active in several years. He was the cabinet minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1996 to 1999.[1] He represented Nandigama Assembly constituency in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2]
Devineni Venkata Ramana | |
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Minister of Primary Education of Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 1997–1999 | |
Chief Minister | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 1994–1999 | |
Preceded by | Mukkapati Venkateswara Rao |
Succeeded by | Devineni Uma Maheswara Rao |
Constituency | Nandigama |
Personal details | |
Born | Kanchikacherla, Krishna District, India | 21 September 1960
Died | 3 June 1999 Khajipeta, Telangana, India | (aged 38)
Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
Spouse | Devineni Pranita |
Children | 2 Daughters |
Early life and education edit
Ramana was born in Kanchikacherla, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Ramana completed his primary education in Kanchikacherla, and intermediate in V.S.R. & N.V.R. College, Tenali.Pursued degree in S.R.R. & C.V.R. College, Vijayawada
Personal life edit
Devineni Venkata Ramana married Praneetha. He has two daughters Snigdha Devineni and Pragnya Devineni, who are American citizens by birth. His brother Devineni Uma Maheswara Rao is a senior politician and also served as Andhra Pradesh irrigation minister and is still actively participating as a senior politician in telugu desam party [3]
Positions held edit
- 1994–1999 : MLA
As member of legislative assembly
- 1994: Elected from Nandigama (Assembly constituency)[4]
As minister
- 1997–1999: Education Minister
References edit
- ^ "ANDHRA PRADESH MINISTER DIES IN ACCIDENT". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Rediff On The NeT: 6 killed in AP train mishap". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ ilyas, md (17 November 2019). "YSRC, Telugu Desam leaders take abuses to to [sic] a new low". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "🗳️ Devineni Venkata Ramana winner in Nandigama, Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections 1994: LIVE Results & Latest News: Election Dates, Polling Schedule, Election Results & Live Election Updates". LatestLY. Retrieved 8 January 2022.