Naidu is a Telugu title commonly used by various Telugu castes. 'Nayudu/Naidu' (నాయుడు) is a contraction of the Telugu word 'Nayakudu' (నాయకుడు) meaning leader,chief,headman. Naicker or Nayakar is the Tamil term for Naidu. Telugu castes such as the Kapu/Balija Kamma,Gavara,Golla,Turpu Kapu,Velama,Boya among others use the title.
The Telugu Desam Party is an Indian regional political party primarily active in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by Telugu matinée idol N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) on 29 March 1982 and has focused on supporting Telugu people. The party has won a five-time majority in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and has emerged as the most successful political outfit in the state's history. It is currently the ruling party in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Krishikar Lok Party was a political party in the Hyderabad State,India,which existed from April to June 1951. The KLP was formed when Acharya N. G. Ranga separated from the Hyderabad State Praja Party.
Kapu is a Hindu caste primarily found in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kapus are classified as a Forward caste,and are a community of land-owning agriculturists. Historically,they also served as military generals (Nayakas) and warriors in Hindu kingdoms such as the Vijayanagara Empire. Kapus are a dominant caste of Andhra Pradesh. They are primarily present in Coastal Andhra,with a major concentration in the Godavari-Krishna delta region. Kapus commonly use the title Naidu.
Raja Sri Ravu SvetachalapatiSir Ramakrishna Ranga RaoKCIE was an Indian politician and zamindar who served as the First Minister of Madras Presidency from 5 November 1932 to 4 April 1936 and 24 August 1936 to 1 April 1937.
Rao Bahadur Sir Kurma Venkatareddi NaiduKCSI (1875–1942),also known as K. V. Reddi Naidu,was an Indian politician,lawyer,diplomat,and academic. He served as the Premier of Madras Presidency and was one of only two Indians to hold the position of Governor of Madras Presidency,making him the only individual in history to have served as both Premier and Governor. As a prominent leader of the Justice Party,Naidu was known for his efforts to promote social equality,the abolition of untouchability,and social reforms. He was instrumental in the establishment of the first women's college in the Andhra region,located in Eluru.
Telaga is a land-owning agrarian community primarily found in the Coastal Andhra region of India. Telaga is a subcaste of the Kapu community,with both terms often used interchangeably. They are classified as a Forward caste. Historically,they were a warrior caste known for their honour and bravery.
Grandhi Venkata Reddy Naidu (1885–1967) was an Indian politician and the first Minister of Law for the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. When Andhra Pradesh became a newly formed state,Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was its first Chief Minister. Grandhi Venkata Reddy Naidu served in his cabinet.
Reddy/Reddi is a surname that has independent origins in both India and Ireland.
Nalla Reddi Naidu BA,L.L.B. was an Indian lawyer and politician. He was a Member of Parliament representing Rajahmundry 1952 to 1957.
Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao was an Indian politician,social worker,and Gandhian from Andhra Pradesh,known for his contributions to Telugu language,culture,and rural development. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from Machilipatnam (1957–1962) and as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Avanigadda (1972–1985),holding various ministerial portfolios in Andhra Pradesh cabinet,including Social Welfare,Fisheries,Education,and Cultural Affairs.
Tella Lakshmi Kantamma was an influential Indian politician who served as a member of parliament from 1962 to 1977. She was also a political advisor to Prime Minister P.V Narasimha Rao.
Sri Balusu Prabhakara Buchi Krishna Satyanarayana Rao,,was a Telugu Indian industrialist,politician,and the zamindar of Kapileswarapuram. He was a Union Minister and active in the Circar districts of India. He served as Minister of State for Agriculture in the Vajpayee government for two years between 1999 and 2001. He was elected to the AP Legislative Council from the North Circar Districts Graduates Constituency in 1958 and 1980. His last rites were performed at his native village.
This is a list of political families in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Guntupalli Venkata Lakshmi Narasimha Rao is an Indian politician of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was a member of the Rajya Sabha,the upper house of Indian Parliament,representing the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Yadlapati Venkata Rao was an Indian politician from the state of Andhra Pradesh. Rao served as the Minister for Agriculture,Law and Planning in the united Andhra Pradesh from 1978 to 1980. He was elected thrice to the Vemuru Assembly constituency of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA),and served as the Member of Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha representing Andhra Pradesh between 1998 and 2004.
Kothapalli Subba Rayudu/Kothapalli Subbarayudu is an Indian politician,Janasena Party leader.
Sri Balusu Prabhakara Pattabhirama Rao was an Indian Telugu industrialist,politician,and the zamindar of Kapileswarapuram. He was a Minister in Composite Madras State,1952–1954,Andhra State during 1954–1955. He was a Minister in Andhra Pradesh,1956–1960 and 1960–1962. He was elected to 5th Lok Sabha,6th Lok Sabha,7th Lok Sabha,from the Rajahmundry Lok Sabha constituency.
