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Draft:Buragadda Vedavyas

  • Comment: As an MLA the person is probably notable, but the referencing is woefully inadequate, with most of the content not supported at all, in clear violation of our WP:BLP rules. Even if this is, as I suspect, an autobiography and the author inherently knows the content to be true (assuming), that's not enough for us, we can only publish what can be verified from reliable published sources. Anything that cannot be thus supported must be removed. DoubleGrazing (talk) 15:17, 23 April 2024 (UTC)
Buragadda Vedavyas
13th Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1993–1994
Preceded byAlapati Dharma Rao
Succeeded byN. Mohd Farook
Estimates Committee Chairman Andhra Pradesh
In office
2004–2009
Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1989–1994
Preceded byKagita Venkata Rao
Succeeded byKagita Venkata Rao
ConstituencyPedana (Erstwile Malleshwaram)
Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
2004–2009
Preceded byKagita Venkata Rao
Succeeded byJogi Ramesh
ConstituencyPedana (Erstwile Malleshwaram)
Personal details
Born (1959-09-26) 26 September 1959 (age 64)
Bhimavaram, West Godavari District
Political partyTelugu Desam Party
Other political
affiliations		Indian National Congress (1987–2009)
SpouseBuragadda Vijaya Lakshmi
ChildrenBuragadda Kishan Tej, Buragadda Pratima
Garlanding Late Former Prime Minister Sri P.V Narasimha Rao garu, when he paid a visit to his residence in Machilipatnam.
With LateFormer PM Sri Rajiv Gandhi garu
6 day Hunger Strike for NH 214A National highway status 2001

Buragadda Vedavyas(born 26 September 1959), is an Indian politician who has served as the 13th Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly He represents Pedana assembly Constituency in Krishna District and is currently the State Vice President of the Telugu Desam Party. Renowned for his transformative leadership in Krishna District, Vedavyas unwavering commitment to his constituents and notable achievements define him as a true statesman and inspirational figure. He is fondly known as Ajathashatru of Andhra Politics.

Early life and education edit

Buragadda Vedavyas was born on 26 September 1959, in Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pranesh, to Buragadda Niranjan Raò and Lakshmi Ammallu. His father, Niranjan Rao, was a Criminal Lawyer Two Term Ex. MLA and his mother, Lakshmi Ammallu, was a homemaker. Due to his father's affiliation with Congress party and the family's Independence struggle roots, major national leaders like Former PM P. V. Narasimha Rao, Madhu Dandavathi, George Fernandez visited their house in Machilipatnam.

Education

Walking in the footsteps of his father, Buragadda Vedavyas attended C R Reddy Law College, Eluru, from where he earned his bachelor's degree in law and started practicing in the district court of Machilipatnam.

During his practice as a lawyer, he simultaneously served as Mandal Congress President (1987) and actively participated in social and political activities. His relentless efforts and work in the constituency paved the way for him to be elected as the youngest MLA in Krishna District in the year 1989 from the Pedana (erstwhile Malleswaram) constituency.

Political Career edit

Member of Legislative Assembly 1st Term Malleswaram (1989-1994)

Vedavyas was elected for the first term to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1989[1]. As an MLA, he gave major impetus to the Pedana (erstwhile Malleswaram) constituency by implementing several major road and irrigation development projects. Vedavyas played a crucial role in releasing World Bank funds to the Malleswaram constituency when a cyclone struck in the year 1990. The impact was so evident that his work received accolades from the then Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi when he visited the erstwhile Malleswaram constituency.

Director - State Finance Corporation (1990-1992)

He played a crucial role in laying down AP’s financial policies as the State Finance Corporation Director when the country was experiencing a major revamp of its economic policies. His initiatives helped Andhra Pradesh to quickly align with the macroeconomics of the country thereby marking a significant step towards the growth that the state witnessed in later years.

Chairman - UNESCO (Education for All Campaign) for Andhra Pradesh Chapter

Coming from a legal background, Vedavyas had a keen insight into national and international policies and he realized the importance and participation of civil society in educational development. As Chairman of UNESCO – Education for All campaign he developed several action plans and significantly enhanced investment in basic education. He also promoted EFA policies within a sustainable and well-integrated framework linked to poverty elimination and the development of schools in the constituency.

Deputy Speaker (1992-1994)

Vedavyas soon earned a name for himself by his integrity and sincerity in work through various roles and was elected unanimously as the youngest 13th Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly[2] in 1992 at the age of 32. This period was known for the most astutely deliberated proceedings of the state assembly, the manner in which he preserved the order and decorum of the house at a young age earned high regard from leaders like the then CM Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, NT Rama Rao, then opposition leader, Chandra Babu Naidu, and several others. Under his leadership, the Krishna district had witnessed tremendous growth. Even today, the people in the district cherish the memory of converting 150 km of single-lane roads to double-lane roads during this period.

Work as an Opposition MLA -- Hunger Strike (2001)

In 2001, as an opposition leader[3], Vedavyas went on a six-day hunger strike in Machilipatnam demanding the National Highway status for NH 214A and that its passage should include Machilipatnam. His 6-day long fast-unto-death brought the highway connectivity to Bantumilli, Pedana, Machilipatnam, Avanigadda and Digamarru. His relentless struggle saw a massive movement build and the government had to concede both his demands. He ended the hunger strike only after the AP government, then held by the TDP, issued a G.O. granting his demand to alter the route of the state highway to pass through the above towns.

Member of Legislative Assembly, 2nd Term Malleswaram (2004-2009)

During his second tenure as MLA[4], Tsunami struck the east cost of Bay of Bengal causing heavy floods and crop damage. The constituency primarily being a agri and aqua based region suffered severe drought and had not received water for 3 consecutive years Despite the crisis throughout the state, Vedavyas rigorously followed up with authorities and ensured due compensation was released for the second crop to the farmers. The G.O was issued by the Congress government then lead by CM Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. The implementation of the G.O. points to the respect and command of Vedavyas garu in the administrative circles of the government as a committed leader.

Chairman of the Estimates Committee, and Panel Speaker during his tenure as an MLA for the second term (2004-2009)

As Estimates Committee[5] Chairman, AP Legislative Assembly, he inspected and reviewed some major infrastructure projects such as the Bhakra Nangal Dam, Howrah Bridge and several state irrigation projects with a vision to improve the infrastructure in the state.

MUDA (Machilipatnam Urban Development Authority) Chairman (2018 - 2020)

Vedavyas served as the first Chairman of the newly formed Machilipatnam Urban Development Authority in 2018[6]. With a long standing political career Veda Vyas took up the responsibility to generate a qualitative vision of the town in the framework of region’s future based on a sound participatory process to articulate the aspirations and needs of people from all spheres, including the common man. In a record 5 months time of taking charge Vedavyas met with hundreds of farmers from the region explaining them the socio-economic consequences of the proposed Machilipatnam port[7] and acquired 1200 Acres of private land.

Political Positions Held edit

References edit

  1. ^ "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1989 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ANDHRA PRADESH" (PDF). ceotelangana.nic.in. 1989.
  2. ^ "former-deputy-speakers". aplegislature.org. 29 December 1993.
  3. ^ "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1994 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ANDHRA PRADESH" (PDF). ceotelangana.nic.in. 1994.
  4. ^ "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1989 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ANDHRA PRADESH" (PDF). ceotelangana.nic.in. 2004.
  5. ^ "Legislative Committee on Estimates' Chairman Buragadda Vedavyas". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 28 September 2007.
  6. ^ "Buragadda Veda Vyas of Krishna district has been appointed chairman of Machilipatnam Urban Development Authority (MUDA)". The hans India. Vijayawada. 2018.
  7. ^ "Port developer seeks road". The Hindu. Machilipatanam. 2018.
  8. ^ "YSRCP ex-MLA to join TDP". Times Of India. Vijayawada. 17 October 2016.
  9. ^ "Vedavyas to join TDP". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 21 October 2016.

Category:Telugu Desam Party Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Andhra Pradesh Category:Deputy Speakers of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Category:People from Krishna district Category:People from Andhra Pradesh Category:1953 births Category:Living people Category:Andhra Pradesh MLAs 1989–1994 Category:Andhra Pradesh MLAs 2004–2009 Category:Telugu politicians

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