Nimmakayala Chinarajappa

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
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
GovernorE. S. L. Narasimhan
Chief MinisterN. Chandrababu Naidu
Preceded byPresident rule
Succeeded by
Minister of Home affairs
Government of Andhra Pradesh
In office
8 June 2014 – 29 May 2019
GovernorE. S. L. Narasimhan
Chief MinisterN. Chandrababu Naidu
Preceded byPresident's rule
Succeeded byMekathoti Sucharita
Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra Pradesh
Assumed office
2014
Preceded byPantam Gandhi Mohan
ConstituencyPeddapuram
Member of Legislative Council
Andhra Pradesh
In office
2007–2014
ChairmanA. Chakrapani
DeputyMohammed Jani
Leader of the HouseY. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Konijeti Rosaiah
Kiran Kumar Reddy
ConstituencyAndhra Pradesh
Personal details
Born (1953-10-01) 1 October 1953 (age 71)
Amalapuram, East Godavari District
Political partyTelugu Desam Party
Parent
  • N. Venkata Rangayya (father)
Residence(s)Dr. No. 2-120, Peda Gadavilli, Uppalaquptam Mandal, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
Websitehttps://nchinarajappa.com/

Personal life and education

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Chinarajappa 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

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Nimmakayala 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

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  1. ^ "Nimmakayala chinna Rajappa - MLA". leadertimes.org. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Have a look on educational qualifications of CBN cabinet minister". APHerald [Andhra Pradesh Herald]. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Bhaskar, B.V.S (25 April 2008). "Nehru's resignation may tell on TDP". The Hindu. Rajahmundry.
  5. ^ "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.