Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday (June 11) assumed the role of Civil Aviation Minister, succeeding Jyotiraditya Scindia in the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. 36-year-old Naidu is the youngest minister in the NDA 3.0 cabinet. Naidu is also a three-time Member of Parliament and a pivotal figure in N Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the allocation of portfolios on Monday, marking a significant milestone for Ram Mohan Naidu. His instrumental role in NDA’s resounding victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha and Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections underscores his rising prominence in national politics.
Ram Mohan Naidu is also serving as TDP’s National General Secretary. He secured victory in the Srikakulam seat by defeating Perada Tilak of the YSR Congress Party with a commanding lead of over 3 lakh votes.
Here are some interesting facts about life and career of Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu:
Family background of Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu
Born on December 18, 1987, in Andhra Pradesh, Ram Mohan Naidu hails from a politically influential family. His father, the late Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu, was a distinguished leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), serving as the youngest Cabinet Minister in 1996. His uncle, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, holds the position of TDP chief in Andhra Pradesh.
Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu’s educational achievements
He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Long Island University, both obtained in the USA. Following his education, he briefly worked in Singapore before venturing into politics.
Naidu’s Political Journey
In 2012, Ram Mohan Naidu entered politics following the tragic demise of his father in a car accident. At the age of 26, he contested and won the Lok Sabha seat from Srikakulam in 2014, emerging as the second youngest MP in the 16th Lok Sabha. He retained his seat in the 2019 elections, marking his second consecutive win.
In the 2024 elections, Ram Mohan Naidu secured a decisive victory over YSRCP’s Perada Tilak, clinching his third consecutive win in Srikakulam. His triumph by a significant margin of over 3 lakh votes highlights his enduring popularity in the region. As the youngest member of PM Modi’s cabinet, Naidu assumes a pivotal role in shaping national policies.
Naidu has held key positions within the TDP, including National General Secretary and party floor leader in the previous Lok Sabha. Noteworthy achievements during his tenure include serving on parliamentary committees and receiving the Sansad Ratna Award in 2020 for his exemplary performance as an MP. He married Sravya Bandaru in 2017, further solidifying his personal and political journey.