About
Shri Maddipati Venkata Raju

Shri Maddipati Venkata Raju is a first-time MLA from Gopalapuram (SC) constituency, elected in 2024 on the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) ticket.
Madipati Venkata Raju was born in Prakasharaopalam, located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. His father, M. Yohanu, was a farmer from this village.Coming from a humble background and equipped with a postgraduate degree, he started his professional career in the IT sector as an Associate Manager, where he gained valuable experience in leadership and management. His strong sense of responsibility towards society and desire to serve inspired him to enter public life.
Before contesting for the Assembly, he played an active role in the Telugu Desam Party’s organizational structure — serving as Director for training camps, and contributing to Human Resource Development and Programmes Committees across East and West Godavari districts.
In 2024, he achieved a remarkable electoral victory by defeating a three-time incumbent and former Home Minister — a testament to the people’s trust in his integrity, dedication, and vision for a better Gopalapuram.
He believes in “Leadership through Service” and continues to dedicate himself to the people with honesty, accessibility, and accountability.