Chegondi Harirama Jogaiah
Chegondi Harirama Jogaiah (born 5 April 1937) is an Indian politician. He served as the Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh in the 1980s.[1] He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha (2004–2009) representing the Narasapuram constituency. He also served as an MLA four times — Palakollu for two terms in 1972 and 1989 and Narasapuram for two terms in 1983 and 1985.[2][3]
Chegondi Harirama Jogaiah | |
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Member of Parliament | |
In office 2004 – 6 November 2008 | |
Preceded by | Venkata Krishnam Raju Uppalapati |
Succeeded by | Kanumuri Bapiraju |
Constituency | Narasapur |
Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 1989–1994 | |
Preceded by | Allu Venkata Satyanarayana |
Succeeded by | Allu Venkata Satyanarayana |
Constituency | Palakollu |
In office 1972–1977 | |
Preceded by | Polisetty Seshavataram |
Succeeded by | Vardhimeedi Satyanarayana |
Constituency | Palakollu |
Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 1983–1989 | |
Preceded by | Parakala Seshavatharam |
Succeeded by | Allu Venkata Satyanarayana |
Constituency | Narasapuram |
Personal details | |
Born | Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh | 5 April 1937
Political party | Telugu Desam Party Indian National Congress YSR Congress Party |
Spouse | Leelavathi |
Children | 5 sons |
Residence | Palakollu |
As of 12 May, 2006 Source: |
Harirama Jogaiah resigned from Lok Sabha and Congress membership on 18 August 2008 and joined Praja Rajyam Party.[4] Later, he resigned from Praja Rajyam Party and joined YSR Congress Party, and in March 2014 he resigned from YSR Congress Party. Now he is not active in politics.
Harirama Jogaiah released his political autobiography on 1 November 2015 titled "60 Vasantala Naa Rajakeeya Prasthanam" where he wrote all his political experiences till now. The book is released by NTR's daughter Daggubati Purandheswari and he dedicated his book to NTR. Film lyricist Anantha Sriram is his relative.[5]
References
- Data India. Press Institute of India. 1990. p. 441.
- "Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results in 1983". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- "Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election, 1985". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- "Why is everyone afraid of Chiranjeevi?". Rediff.com. 8 September 2008. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- Chegondi Harirama Jogaiah Open Heart With RK | Season 2 - Episode 25 | 8 November 2015, Andhra Jyothi; Event occurs from 5:24 to 5:40