Chennupati Vidya
| Chennupati Vidya | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1980 - 1984 and 1989 - 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Godey Murahari |
| Succeeded by | Vadde Sobhanadreeswar Rao |
| Constituency | Vijayawada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 June 1934 Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Chennupati Seshagiri Rao |
| Children | 1 son; 3 daughters |
Chennupati Vidya B.A. is an Indian Parliamentarian[1] and Social worker.
She is daughter of famous atheist Goparaju Ramachandra Rao; better known as Gora. She was born at Vizianagram, Andhra Pradesh on June 5, 1934. She was educated at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She married Chennupati Seshagiri Rao in 1950; they have 1 son and 3 daughters.
She was elected to the 7th Lok Sabha in 1980 from Vijayawada constituency as a member of Indian National Congress. She was reelected in 1989 from the same constituency to the 9th Lok Sabha second time.
She was President of Andhra Pradesh Kho-kho Association and associated with Rotary Movement and Lions Club.
Awards
- 2014: Jamnalal bajaj award for the year 2014 under "Development and welfare of women and children category[2]
- 2014 - DECADES OF SELFLESS SOCIAL SERVICE in TELUGU BOOK OF RECORDS
- http://www.telugubookofrecords.com/home/decades-of-selfless-social-service/
References
- ↑ Biodata of Chennupati Vidya at Parliament of India.
- ↑ "Jamnalal bajaj award for Chennupati Vidya". Retrieved 29 November 2014.