Porika Naik Balram known as Balram Naik (born 6 June 1964) is an Indian politician and a member of the

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political party. He was a member of the

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, Lower House of the

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Early life

Balram was born in Madanapalli,

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in a rural

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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

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in 2009 and he represents Mahabubabad, a parliamentary constituency in

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state. 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.

Personal life

Balram Naik is married to Tirupatamma and has two sons.

References

Living people 1964 births Indian National Congress politicians India MPs 2009–2014 People from Hanamkonda district Union Ministers from United Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh Indian National Congress politicians from Andhra Pradesh {{Telangana-INC-politician-stub