Manda Krishna Madiga | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Social activist, politician |
Known for | Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti |
Political party | Mahajana Socialist Party (2014 - present) |
Movement | Madiga Dandora |
Spouse | Jyothi |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Komuraiah (father), Komuramma (mother) |
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Manda Krishna Madiga, born as Yellaiah on July 7, 1965, is a prominent Indian politician and activist known for his unwavering commitment to the rights of the marginalized Madiga community.[1] His journey from early anti-caste activism in the 1980s to founding the Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti[2][3] in 1994 and adding the Madiga surname has been marked by advocacy efforts spanning issues such as caste discrimination, children's health, and disability rights.[4][5][6]