R. Krishnaiah
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
22 June 2022
Preceded bySuresh Prabhu
ConstituencyAndhra Pradesh
Member of Telangana Legislative Assembly
In office
2014-2018
Preceded byDevireddy Sudheer Reddy
Succeeded byDevireddy Sudheer Reddy
ConstituencyLal Bahadur Nagar
Personal details
Born (1954-09-13) 13 September 1954
Rallagudpally Village, Mominpet Mandalam, Vikarabad district, Telangana
Political partyYSR Congress Party(2022 – present)
Other political
affiliations		Telugu Desam Party(until 2019)
SpouseShabari Devi
ChildrenRishi Arun, Rani Shweta devi
ResidenceHyderabad

Ryaga Krishnaiah (born 13 September 1954), known as R. Krishnaiah, is current Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha of YSR Congress Party from 2022.

Krishnaiah was elected as MLA representing L.B. Nagar constituency in 2014 from Telugu Desam Party. He has been an active vocalist for the last 35 years for the rights of Backward Classes and their standard of living through via politics, education, and law. He led many protests along with agitations and fought for BC's in Telangana , Andhra Pradesh and the Central Government of India.[1] to address the issues of BC's regarding scholarships and reservations.

Early Life and Education

Krishnaiah's academic journey began with remarkable achievements, earning multiple degrees, including an M.A, LL.M., M.Phil, LL.B, and a B.Com. His consistent ranking as a University Topper and multiple Gold Medals underscore his commitment to education.

Current Positions

President - National Backward Classes Welfare Association

Krishnaiah currently serves as the President of the National Backward Classes Welfare Association, a potent organization representing 54% of the population in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

President - OBC Employers' Unions

In addition to his role as President, he also leads approximately 140 Unions of OBC employers in Central and State Government Departments.

President - Social Welfare Hostel Union

Krishnaiah is the President of the Social Welfare Hostel Union, an organization that represents the interests of 14 lakhs SC/ST/BC Hostel Students.

Editor - BC Garjana

As the Editor of "BC Garjana," a monthly magazine with a circulation of 40,000, Krishnaiah addresses critical issues, including untouchability, anti-dowry systems, and other social problems.

Previous Positions

Krishnaiah's remarkable journey includes numerous influential roles:

Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 2014 to 2018. Declaration as the Chief Minister candidate by alliance parties TDP and BJP for Telangana state in the 2014 Election. Tenure as an RSS Member from 1970 to 1979, where he served as an In-charge and conducted classes. Leadership as State Level Leader for A.B.V.P from 1972 to 1978. Founding President of the State BC Student Association. Editor of "Voice Weaker Section," a leading Telugu monthly magazine from 1982 to 1992. Presidency of various social welfare organizations, including AP Social Welfare Hostel Students Union, Andhra Pradesh State Sama Sangrm Parishad, and Pro-Mandal agitation A.P. State Reservation Protection Committee.[2]

Awards

Krishnaiah's contributions to society have been recognized with prestigious awards:

National Ambedkar Award (2003) for his continuous struggle in uplifting the SC/ST/BC communities and addressing social problems. National Mahatma Jyothi Rao Pule Award (2011) for his outstanding services and commitment to social reform movements in Andhra Pradesh.

Achievements

Krishnaiah's unwavering advocacy and leadership have led to several notable achievements, including:

Introduction of the "Full Fees Reimbursement" schemes, offering free education to 30 lakhs college and university students, including Engineering and Medical courses. Expansion of SC/ST/BC hostels from 600 to 6000, benefiting about 8 lakhs students with free accommodation and meals. Establishment of 1500 SC/ST/BC/Minority Welfare Residential Schools, providing quality education to about 9 lakhs students. Advocacy for 34% reservation for BCs in local body elections, leading to the election of thousands of BC representatives. Leadership in various agitations and movements to introduce and enhance welfare schemes for BC/SC/ST students.

Nature of Organizations, Agitations, and Public Meetings

Krishnaiah's influence extends across various organizations, agitations, and public meetings:

National Backward Classes Welfare Association, a potent organization representing 20% of the total votes in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Organization of about 12,000 public meetings, dharnas, rallies, and demonstrations, a remarkable achievement that remains unsurpassed. Leadership in pro-reservation movements and addressing other issues related to BCs in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Founding and leadership of the BC Student Association in 1978, representing the entire BC student community. Advocacy for the introduction of numerous welfare schemes for BC/SC/STs. Leadership in organizing mass movements and agitations to address contemporary social problems and social evils.

Specialties and Sacrifices

Krishnaiah's exceptional qualities and sacrifices include:

Dedication to the development of weaker sections over pursuing officer cadre jobs in government. Commitment to the development of BC/ST/SC communities through education and overall development. Honesty, principled conduct, and full-time dedication to serving BC/SC/STs. Prolific writing, with over 300 articles published in leading daily newspapers. Renowned orator and speaker, capable of motivating and inspiring the public. Social influence as a mass leader against corruption. High reputation and influence in society. A disciplined lifestyle with no drinking, smoking, or bad habits. Regular practice of Yoga, Pranayam, and Meditation. High qualifications with top university ranks and gold medals. Inspiration drawn from ideals such as Swamy Vivekananda and Gouthama Buddha.

References

  1. ↑ "National Bc Welfare Association President R Krishnaiah News". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "YSRC finalises four candidates for Rajya Sabha". 18 May 2022. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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