Manda Krishna Madiga

Manda Krishna Madiga
Krishna Madiga addressing people
Born (1965-07-07) July 7, 1965 (age 59)
New Shayampet, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Telangana, India
Occupation(s)Social activist, politician
Known forMadiga Reservation Porata Samiti
Political partyMahajana Socialist Party
(2014 - present)
MovementMadiga Dandora
SpouseJyothi
Children3
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]

  1. ^ "ఎమ్మార్పీఎస్‌ ఉద్యమంతోమానవహక్కుల దండోరా: మందకృష్ణ". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Andhra Pradesh News : Manda Krishna Madiga stages sit-in with MRPS workers". The Hindu. 12 June 2005. Archived from the original on 4 March 2006. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. ^ India, The Hans (22 August 2019). "MRPS founder Manda Krishna Madiga suffers minor injury in Bhadrachalam". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Manda Krishna Madiga enters poll fray". The Hindu. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Why no action when rape victim is Dalit or Tribal, asks Krishna Madiga". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Manda Krishna Madiga slams KCR for not giving Ministry post to Dalits - Timesofap.com". timesofap.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014.