Golla Babu Rao | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | C. M. Ramesh |
| Constituency | Andhra Pradesh |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Vangalapudi Anitha |
| Constituency | Payakaraopeta |
| In office 2012–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Vangalapudi Anitha |
| Constituency | Payakaraopeta |
| In office 2009–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Venkata Rao |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Payakaraopeta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 August 1954 (age 70) |
| Political party | YSR Congress Party (2012-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (2009-2012) |
| Residence(s) | Payakaraopeta, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Master of Economics LLB |
| Occupation | Politician |
Golla Babu Rao (born 10 August 1954)[1] is an Indian politician, currently serving as Rajya Sabha member representing YSR Congress Party. He also served as APPSC Group I officer. Before entering politics, Babu Rao worked as a Joint Commissioner of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development in Hyderabad, Telangana. He was elected thrice to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Payakaraopet. He contested for 2009, 2014, 2019 and one by election 2012, except 2014 he won all the remaining three elections. On 20 February 2024, he was unanimously elected to the Rajya Sabha as a YSR Congress Party candidate along with Y. V. Subba Reddy and Meda Raghunath Reddy.[2][3][4]