Nimmakayala Chinarajappa (born 1 October 1953) is an Indian politician. He served as the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2014 to 2019. He is currently an MLA of Telugu Desam Party, representing Peddapuram assembly constituency in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Nimmakayala Chinarajappa | |
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Chinarajappa at a public meeting | |
| 6th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 8 June 2014 – 23 May 2019 Serving with K. E. Krishnamurthy | |
| Governor | E. S. L. Narasimhan |
| Chief Minister | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Preceded by | President rule |
| Succeeded by | |
| Minister of Home affairs Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 8 June 2014 – 29 May 2019 | |
| Governor | E. S. L. Narasimhan |
| Chief Minister | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | Mekathoti Sucharita |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Pantam Gandhi Mohan |
| Constituency | Peddapuram |
| Member of Legislative Council Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2007–2014 | |
| Chairman | A. Chakrapani |
| Deputy | Mohammed Jani |
| Leader of the House | Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Konijeti Rosaiah Kiran Kumar Reddy |
| Constituency | Andhra Pradesh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1953 Amalapuram, East Godavari District |
| Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
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| Residence(s) | Dr. No. 2-120, Peda Gadavilli, Uppalaquptam Mandal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Website | https://nchinarajappa.com/ |
Personal life and education
editChinarajappa hails from Kakinada district. He is a resident of Vijayawada.[1] He completed his post-graduation in Master of Arts. Well known for his simplicity and commitment for social causes. [2]
Political career
editNimmakayala Chinna Rajappa worked as the district president of Telugu Desam Party for two decades. He is considered as a grass root leader and is highly accessible to the members of his constituency. Always focused on improving the outcomes and standing by the people where appropriate. He is very well regarded by leaders from all the parties. [3] He was also a Member of Legislative Council.[4] He won the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election by defeating Thota Subbarao Naidu of YSR Congress Party, with a margin of over 10000 votes. In 2024 elections, Nimmakayala Chinna Rajappa secured 105,685 votes against Davuluri Dorababu of the YSRCP who secured 65,234, winning with a margin of over 40,000 votes, highest in the region.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Nimmakayala chinna Rajappa - MLA". leadertimes.org. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ^ "Have a look on educational qualifications of CBN cabinet minister". APHerald [Andhra Pradesh Herald]. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ "Settibalijas Seek TD Dist President Post". The New Indian Express. Kakinada. 14 July 2014. Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ Bhaskar, B.V.S (25 April 2008). "Nehru's resignation may tell on TDP". The Hindu. Rajahmundry.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General elections, 2014 to the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 11,192. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
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