K._V._P._Ramachandra_Rao

K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao

K. V. P. Ramachandra Rao

Indian politician

Dr. K.V P Ramachandra (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] After Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh he is allotted to Telangana state by draw of lots.[3]

Quick Facts Dr. K.V P Ramachandra, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha ...

Career

Ramachandra Rao 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

Ramachandra Rao's is married, and he and his wife have two sons..[9]

Positions held

  • 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

  1. [1]
    The Hindu : Front Page : YSR’s adviser meets Sonia Gandhi
  2. [2]
    "KVP fails to get Sonia's assurance?- The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 29 April 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Draw of lots decides Rajya Sabha members for Telangana, Andhra". The Hindu. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Keen, veiled, placid- The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  5. [5]
    Hindustan Times
  6. [6]
    http://www.firstbiz.com/corporate/international/what-do-a-ukrainian-millionaire-and-a-rajya-sabha-mp-have-in-common-81056.doc
  7. [7]
    "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.
  8. [8]
    "U.S. Indicts Ukrainian Tycoon Dmytro Firtash Over Alleged Bribery Scheme". Wall Street Journal. 2 April 2014.
  9. [9]
    "Rajya Sabha Member Profile". archive.india.gov.in.


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