Palaparthi David Raju (7 May 1958 – 25 August 2024) was an Indian politician who was an elected member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, representing Yerragondapalem constituency.[1][2] Previously, he was elected as member from Santhanuthalapadu constituency.[3]
Early life
Palaparthi was born in Mattigunta Village of Naguluppala Padu Mandal of Prakasam district on 7 May 1958. He graduated with a Master of Arts and L.L.B. from Andhra University.[4]
Political career
His political career was started in the year 1987 as party member in Telugu Desam Party. Later, he rose to Member of Mandal Praja Parishad. After that, he was elected as Chairman to Zilla Praja Parishad. In 1999, for the first time; he was elected as Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Santhanuthalapadu constituency from Telugu Desam Party.[3] Later, he joined YSR Congress Party in 2010. In 2014, he was elected as Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Yerragondapalem constituency from YSR Congress Party.[2] He shifted to Telugu Desam Party in 2016.[5]
| Year | Constituency | Party | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Santhanuthalapadu | TDP | Won |
| 2009 | Yerragondapalem | TDP | Loss |
| 2014 | Yerragondapalem | YSRCP | Won |
Death
Palaparthi died from kidney disease on 25 August 2024, at the age of 66.[6]
References
- ^ "Sitting and previous MLAs from Yerragondapalem (SC) Assembly Constituency". Elections.in.
- ^ a b Statistical Report on General Elections 2014 to Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh (PDF). Election Commission of India. 2014. p. 13.
- ^ a b Statistical Report of General Elections, 1999 to Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh (PDF). Election Commission of India. 1999. p. 9.
- ^ "YCP & TDP Stance In AP Assembly | MLA David Raju | Part 1 : TV5 News". Youtube. NTV Telugu. 26 August 2016.
- ^ "YSRC MLA from Prakasam District defects to TDP". The Hindu. 28 February 2016.
- ^ "Former Yerragondapalem MLA David Raju Passes Away". Deccan Chronicle. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
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