Nara Lokesh Biography, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Son, Family, Education, Salary, Net Worth

Nara Lokesh BiographyNara Lokesh Biography: Nara Lokesh is one of the most popular and influential politicians in Andhra Pradesh, where he serves as the Minister of Information Technology, Electronics, Communications, and Human Resources Development. He is best known for his digital innovations and development in the state. He is also the general secretary of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Nara Lokesh Biography

Nara Lokesh comes from a prominent political family, he is the only son of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu and the grandson of the legendary leader N. T. Rama Rao.

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Full Name Nara Lokesh
Date of Birth 23 January 1983
Nationality Indian
Current Positions Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, and Human Resources Development (Government of Andhra Pradesh); General Secretary of Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Family Background Son of N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and leader of the TDP; Grandson of N.T. Rama Rao (NTR), a prominent Telugu leader
Spouse Nara Brahmani (daughter of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna)
Children One son, Nara Devaansh
Education Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University (2004); MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2008)
Political Entry Became National General Secretary of TDP in 2014
Political Career Highlights Elected as MLC in 2017; Served as Minister of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and IT (2017-2019); Elected as MLA for Mangalagiri in 2024
2019 Election Lost the Mangalagiri Assembly seat by a margin of 5,337 votes to Alla Ramakrishna Reddy
2024 Election Success Won the Mangalagiri seat with a margin of over 90,000 votes; a pivotal win for the TDP in the region
Contributions Led a TDP membership drive, adding over 5 million members with innovative digital enrollment methods
Development & Welfare Trustee of NTR Trust for healthcare, education, skills enhancement, and disaster management; oversees party’s insurance program for members
Yuva Galam Padayatra Initiated a 400-day, 4,000 km walk (Padayatra) on 27 January 2023 for the youth of Andhra Pradesh, from Kuppam to Ichchapuram
Net Worth Estimated around ₹542.7 crores (about $65 million), primarily from investments in Heritage Foods, a family business valued at around ₹339.11 crore

Nara Lokesh Age / Date of Birth

  • Nara Lokesh was born on 23rd January 1983.
  • His age is 41 years old as of 2024.

Nara Lokesh Family

  • His father is N. Chandrababu Naidu, who is the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Who also leads the state’s massive political party called the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
  • His mother is Nara Bhuvaneswari.
  • Lokesh’s grandfather, N.T. Rama Rao (NTR), was a respected leader and a massive figure in the Telugu community.
Nara Lokesh with his mother, Nara Bhuvaneswari
Nara Lokesh with his mother, Nara Bhuvaneswari

Nara Lokesh Wife / Girlfriend

  • Nara Lokesh was married in 2007 to Nara Brahmani, the daughter of actor and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna. She is his maternal cousin. Together, they have a son named Nara Devaansh.
Nara Lokesh with his wife, Nara Brahmani
Nara Lokesh with his wife, Nara Brahmani

Nara Lokesh Son

  • His son’s name is Nara Devaansh.
Nara Lokesh with his son, Nara Devaansh
Nara Lokesh with his son, Nara Devaansh

Nara Lokesh Education

  • Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 where he studied Management Information Systems.
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2008. He specialized in Finance, Marketing and Operations.

Nara Lokesh Political Career

  • His political career began in 2014 when he was appointed the National General Secretary of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). This position in the party allows him to gain popularity by shaping the party’s underlying policies and connecting a large scale of members. He worked on the election strategy for the 2014 Lok Sabha Polls.
  • After 3 years, in 2017, he was elected as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) in Andhra Pradesh and took on significant roles as the Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development and Minister for Information Technology.
  • In 2019, he narrowly lost the Mangalagiri assembly election. However, he remained engaged in the region, working on various projects such as health clinics and skill development centres. Finally, in 2024, he won the election by over 91,000 votes, marking the first victory for the TDP in Mangalagiri in nearly 40 years.

Nara Lokesh Salary / Income

In Andhra Pradesh, a state minister’s salary generally ranges from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh per month (including various allowances and other benefits).

Nara Lokesh’s Net Worth

  • He earns a government salary, and a significant portion of his income comes from his family’s business investments in Heritage Foods.
  • His net worth is around INR 600 Cr.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we can say that Nara Lokesh is a well-educated politician from a political family. His clear vision aims to make Andhra Pradesh a hub of digital innovation and to empower its youth with skills, which could significantly contribute to the state’s progress.

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