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Chowti Jagannatha Rao (1924 – 23 January 2012) was an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress, and served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2][3] He was very close to former prime minister PV Narasimha Rao.[4] He belongs to Muthuraja community.[5]
Chowti Jagannatha Rao | |
|---|---|
| 4th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 24 February 1982 – 20 September 1982 | |
| Preceded by | J.V. Narsing Rao |
| Succeeded by | Koneru Ranga Rao |
| Constituency | Narsapur |
| Minister of Home Affairs Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 1980–1983 | |
| Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Legislative Assembly Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 28 March 1972 – 18 March 1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 23 January 2012 (age 88) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
C. Jagannatha Rao served as deputy Chief Minister in the Cabinet of Bhavanam Venkatram in 1982.[6] He was member of the Legislative Council for one term and represented Narsapur Assembly constituency in Medak district three times.[7] He was Home Minister earlier in the Cabinet of T. Anjaiah in 1980.[8] He was also president of Narsapur samithi in 1961. Jagannatha Rao was in the forefront of separate Telangana agitation in 1969.[9]
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