Early Life

Cilarapu Damodar Raja Narasimha is an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress and current Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He is presently an MLA from Andole constituency and holds the portfolios of Higher education and Agriculture (in charge). Damodar Raja Narsimha was born to Congress politician Raja Narsimaha and Janabai in Medak district. He is an engineer by profession. He belongs to Scheduled Caste(Dalit), Madiga community. His father was a three time Congress party MLA from Andole in 1967, 1972 and 1978.

Political career

Damodar Raja Narasimha is a three time MLA from Andole constituency, Medak district in 1989, 2004 and 2009. He was Minister for Primary education in 2004 and Minister for Marketing and Warehousing in 2009 both YS Rajasekhar Reddy cabinet and later with K. Rosaiah. He was also Chairman of S.C. Finance Corporation. He became Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 10 June 2011

Positions held

• Minister for Higher Education–present
• Minister for Marketing and Warehousing 2009 - 2010
• Minister for Primary Education 2007 - 2009
• Minister for Primary Education 2007 - 2009
• Chairman - SC Finance Corporation

Personal life

Damodar Raja Narasimha is married to Padmini, who belongs to Reddy community from Jannaram Mandal Adilabad District. They have a daughter.