Nara Lokesh
Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications of Andhra Pradesh
🌍 Indian · Born June 1, 1983
About
Nara Lokesh is a prominent Indian politician and businessman currently serving as the Cabinet Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, and Human Resources Development in the government of Andhra Pradesh. He is the son of Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the veteran politician and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and the grandson of N. T. Rama Rao, the iconic actor and former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh. Educated globally, Lokesh earned his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and went on to complete his Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Before his full-time transition into public service, Lokesh served as an Executive Director at Heritage Foods, a leading dairy enterprise founded by his family. He entered active politics through the Telugu Desam Party, eventually rising to the position of National General Secretary. Lokesh is widely recognized for launching the monumental 'Yuva Galam' padayatra, a 3,130-kilometer walkathon across Andhra Pradesh designed to highlight youth unemployment, local development issues, and public grievances. He previously served as a Member of the Legislative Council and held key ministerial portfolios between 2017 and 2019. In the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, Lokesh secured a landslide victory from the Mangalagiri constituency, reinforcing his position as a key leader in the state's political landscape.
Intelligence Summary
Joined Heritage Foods
Appointed as the Executive Director of Heritage Foods, managing the company's business development operations.
Formally Entered Politics
Officially joined the Telugu Desam Party and took charge of managing the party's welfare fund and worker programs.
Appointed Cabinet Minister
Elected as a Member of the Legislative Council and appointed as the Minister for Information Technology, Panchayati Raj, and Rural Development.
Launched Yuva Galam Padayatra
Embarked on a highly publicized 3,130-kilometer foot march across Andhra Pradesh to connect with the electorate and address civic issues.
Electoral Victory and Ministerial Return
Won the Mangalagiri Assembly seat by a historic margin of over 68,000 votes and was sworn in again as a Cabinet Minister.
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Nara Lokesh takes charge as IT minister of Andhra Pradesh
The Hindu
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