Manda Krishna Madiga | |
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 Krishna Madiga addressing people | |
| Born | July 7, 1965 |
| 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]
- ^ "ఎమ్మార్పీఎస్ ఉద్యమంతోమానవహక్కుల దండోరా: మందకృష్ణ". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ India, The Hans (22 August 2019). "MRPS founder Manda Krishna Madiga suffers minor injury in Bhadrachalam". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Manda Krishna Madiga enters poll fray". The Hindu. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Why no action when rape victim is Dalit or Tribal, asks Krishna Madiga". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Manda Krishna Madiga slams KCR for not giving Ministry post to Dalits - Timesofap.com". timesofap.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014.