Career
In the 2009 election he was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Adilabad constituency of Andhra Pradesh. A first time Member of Parliament, he belongs to the Scheduled Tribes caste. A grassroots politician, he has had a long association with local causes in the state.
He was elected to Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly in 1999 from Khanapur Assembly Seat (reserved for STs).
He was also the Chairman of the Adilabad Zilla Parishad (2006-2009).
