Undavalli Aruna Kumar
| Undavalli Arun Kumar | |
|---|---|
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| Member of parliament | |
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In office 2004-2014 | |
| Preceded by | SBPBK Satyanarayana Rao |
| Succeeded by | Murali Mohan |
| Constituency | Rajahmundry |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
4 August 1954 Undavalli, Andhra Pradesh |
| Political party | Jai Samaikyandhra Party |
| Spouse(s) | Jyoti |
| Children | one daughter |
| Religion | Hindu |
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As of 11 November, 2014 Source: Lok Sabha | |
Undavalli Arun Kumar (born 4 August 1954), is a former Member of Parliament in India. He represented the Indian National Congress from Rajahmundry parliamentary constituency of Andhra Pradesh in two Consecutive Terms 2004-2009,2009-2014.[1]
Early life
Arun Kumar was born in Undavalli,Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh in a Bramhin family. He did his B.Com from Govt. College, Rajahmundry and Bachelor of Law from C. R. Reddy Law College, Eluru.
Career
Arun Kumar actively participated in 1972 Jai Andhra movement as a student. He runs a weekly, Eevaram Janavaarta, a publication on contemporary political issues.
Political career
In 2004 and 2009, he won the Lok Sabha elections from Rajahmundry. In 2009, he won against two prominent film actors, Telugu Desam Party candidate Murali Mohan and another film star U. V. Krishnam Raju.[2]
Translation
Arun Kumar acted as translator of Congress party president Sonia Gandhi and ex president Rahul Gandhi. He was a member of Congress Working Committee.
Personal life
Arun Kumar is married to Jyoti and has a daughter Shravanti.
References
- ↑ "Sonia meets AP Cong leaders, summons KVP". indianexpress.com.
- ↑ "How things swung in Vundavalli's favour". The Hindu.