Balram Naik
| Porika Naik Balram | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Mahabubabad | |
|
In office June 2009 – May 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Sitaram Naik |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
6 June 1964 Mahabubabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality |
 India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) |
Tirupatamma Married 17 July 1986 |
| Children | 2 Sons |
| Residence | Banjara hills, Hyderabad |
| Alma mater | B.A from Andhra University, Hyderabad |
| Profession | Social Worker, Politician, Minister in the Indian Council of Ministers |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Official Biography | Web link |
| Lok Sabha Committee Memberships | Member, Committee on Labour |
Porika Naik Balram known as Balram Naik (born 6 June 1964) is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress political party.[1] He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha, Lower House of the Parliament of India.[2]
Early life
Balram was born in Madanapalli, Warangal in a rural Banjara family to Laxman Naik and Lakshmi. He holds the Bachelor of Arts Degree from Andhra University.
Career
Balram Naik was a police constable and then was into real estate business before entering politics in 2009.
He was elected to 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 and he represents Mahabubabad, a parliamentary constituency in Andhra Pradesh state.[3] He was a Member, Committee on Labour.
He was inducted into Manmohan Singhs cabinet as Minister of State in October 2012. Now he is an ex MP.
Social and cultural activities
Balram is involved in social work for upliftment and welfare of Tribal persons in the State of Andhra Pradesh and running Old age homes to provide shelter to elderly persons and sick persons.[3]
Personal life
Balram Naik is married to Tirupatamma and has two sons.