Gundu Sudha Rani
| Gundu Sudharani | |
|---|---|
| MP | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28, 1964 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
| Spouse(s) | Gundu Prabhakar |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Hindu |
Gundu Sudharani (born July 28, 1964) is a political and social worker of the Telugu Desam Party. She is a Member of the Parliament of India representing Telangana in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.[1] After Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh she is allotted to Telangana state by draw of lots.[2]
Early life
Gundu Sudharani was born on July 28, 1964 to Late Shri Samala Narsaiah and Late Shrimati Samala Venkatalaxmi in Warangal (Andhra Pradesh). She married Gundu Prabhakar May 4, 1984 and has two sons.[1]
Education
Sudharani is a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.[1]
Career
From 2005-2010, she was the Floor Leader, Telugu Desam Party, Municipal Corporation, Warangal. She was elected to Rajya Sabha in June 2010 and since then served as
- Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Member, Committee on Papers Laid on the Table
She was also a Board Member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam from 2002-2004.[1] She supported the demand for Telengana and was in news recently for flashing a placard seeking Telangana.[3] She also faced the ire of Telugu Desam Party leadership after she abstained from the vote on FDI in Rajya Sabha. Sudha Rani justified her action saying that she missed the vote due to personal reasons and that there was no reason for her to collude with the ruling Congress, an allegation made by the opposition parties.
Service
Mrs. Gundu Sudharani has adopted Neerukulla Village under Sansad Aadarsh Gram Yojna. The village comes in Atmakur mandal under Warangal District of Telangana State. [4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Biographical Sketch Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha". Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ↑ "Draw of lots decides Rajya Sabha members for Telangana, Andhra". The Hindu. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ↑ "Pepper spray leaves Lok Sabha and nation in tears - News". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
- ↑ http://saanjhi.gov.in/pdf/states/Telangana.pdf
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