Danju Banothu

Danju Banothu is an Indian politician serving as the Aspirant of the Indian National Congress Party in Telangana state.

Early Life and Education:

On the 04th of July 1977, Danju was born to the couple Mr. Banothu Budda and Mrs. Banothu Sakkubhai and resided at Kodada in Nalgonda District in the Indian State of Telangana.

Danju completed his schooling in 1993 at Zilla Parishad High School, Narsimhulagudem. Further, he did his Intermediate from Nalanda Junior College, Kodada, in 1996. After that, in 1998, he completed the District Institute of Education & Training (TTC – Diet) in Anguluru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. And graduated (Degree) from KRR College, Kodada, in 2000.

He holds two degrees- a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in 2008 and a Master of Education Degree (M.Ed) in 2009 from the  IASE College, Masab Tank, Hyderabad.

He completed his MA (Philosophy) from Osmania University, Hyderabad, in 2009. Further, he did MA (English) from Nagarjuna University, Guntur, in 2011. and completed MA (History) from Nagarjuna University, Guntur in 2013.

Studied MA (Psychology) at Nagarjuna University, Guntur, in 2015. After that, he completed his LLB at Mahatma Gandhi College (OU), LB Nagar, in 2022.

A Career in the National Students Union of India (NSUI):

Danju had leadership qualities from childhood. He used to fight for students’ problems since he was in school.

In 1994, he joined the National Students Union of India (NSUI).

After joining NSUI, he excelled in every task. As a result of his talent, he was elected NSUI District Vice President.

After that, he contested the elections and was selected as the State Secretary of NSUI.

He always held full responsibility as Secretary of State. He guides the youth in all social activities and sports by knowing the various interests and passions of the students.

Activities are done by NSUI:

• A healthy exchange of ideas took place as the state unit geared up to promote ground activities to put students’ issues on the national agenda. He participated in this program along with NSUI members.
• He participated in the campaign during the Student Union Elections.
• He knew the problems of the students and always tried to solve them.
• He used to conduct awareness programs for students and lead the youth forward.
• He used to provide job opportunities to the unemployed.
• He gave due encouragement to the helpless students and gave them higher studies.
• Involved in agitations against fee hikes in schools and colleges.
• He went to government schools and colleges and inquired about the students’ problems. And he examines the teacher education system.
• He participated with members of NSUI in agitations to raise awareness of the problems faced by students due to non-receipt of scholarships on time.
• He and members of NSUI extended relief to the victims of the cyclone.
• He has organized awareness programs about education for people in tribal areas. And those who provide them with necessities.
• He taught reading and writing to the people in the villages by organizing night schools.

A Career in Politics:

Danju started his political career in 2004 with the Indian National Congress Party (INC).

He is currently serving as an Aspirant of the Indian National Congress Party.

People loved him for the service he was doing to the community. They wholeheartedly accepted Danju as their leader. That is why people are taking the lead in every work with him.

A Career in Foundation:

Bala Gangadhar Tilak was a freedom fighter who inspired thousands with the slogan, “Swaraj is my birthright,” and I will have it. Danju followed them and moved forward with a solid determination to do more community service and bring light to the lives of the underprivileged.

He founded Sri Venkateswara Foundation in 2008.

Through this foundation, he wants to make every student a good citizen. Empowering Dalits and bringing light to the lives of downtrodden communities is his main aim.

Party Activities:

• During the elections, Danju actively toured all the wards of the city for a week, holding public meetings and campaigning for the Congress party.
• Every morning, he worked 24 hours to campaign and engage with essential leaders sending a solid message to the party cadres.
• He attends every meeting of the Indian National Congress Party.
• He organized a program called Gadapa Gadapaku Congress Party in the villages of Ashwaraupeta Mandal, and participated to the party leaders.
• He organized awareness programs about the greatness of the party in his constituency and made efforts to involve more youth in the party.
• He organized awareness programs to educate the farmers about the new agricultural laws and other beneficial aspects that will help farmers’ survival and crop yield.
• He was extensively involved in many social service activities, brought many state and central government schemes to people’s attention, and supported them in availing of their benefits.
• As the chief guest, Danju, along with party officials, visited the government school and gave gifts to the students.
• Taking every work as his responsibility, he took initiation to serve as a Congress worker.
• Many party development programs were undertaken in the village for the development of the party. He continues to help the party members whenever they are in need.

Dharnas and Rallies:

• The farmer fought for labor issues.
• They fought against the government for Beedu lands.
• Danju participated in Revanth Reddy’s nomination rally in Kodangal along with Congress leaders.
• He participated in the bike rally organized by senior party leaders along with party leaders who had newly joined the party, saying that there is no benefit for the state if they believe in KCR’s rule.
• He participated in the Bharat Jodo Yatra organized by Rahul Gandhi, an Indian politician and member of the Indian Parliament, member of the Indian National Congress.
• He will participate in every rally, initiation, protest, and protest on behalf of the party.

Social Activities:

• He enrolls poor students in government schools and provides them with the necessary help.
• He provides medical treatment to the helpless people who are suffering from illness and provides them with necessary medicines.
• He participated in village development programs like laying CC roads, digging borewells, installing street lights, and drainage systems, and solving water problems in the village.
• He continues to fight for human equality in all spheres of his life, along with the eradication of caste and religious differences in society.
• He served the elderly and the poor in the community by supplying them with the necessities of life and helping them in times of financial distress.
• He provided adequate help to the poor people whose houses were burnt and left helpless due to unforeseen circumstances due to environmental conditions.
• He played an active role in ensuring that relief programs were in place for the poor and that they maintained their existence.
• He was fighting with the government to provide suitable jobs to the unemployed who are worried about not getting an excellent job despite studying in college and university.
• Every year, he gives prizes to meritorious students in government schools.
• He always organizes medical camps open to the public.
• He provided financial assistance as well as other forms of assistance to the poor people of the village. He was available to the residents of the village in their difficult times.

Services rendered during the Pandemic:

• He provided financial and humanitarian support to those impacted by the lockdown during Corona’s first and second waves. During the crisis, and responded with compassion, aiding people in distress and offering further assistance to those harmed by the locking down.
• Danju assisted people affected by the lockdown by giving vegetables and fruits to villages, the homeless, and Municipality employees while following the procedures in place and distributing Covid Kits who were afflicted with the appropriate sickness while in their home quartine.
• An awareness demonstration was performed to raise awareness about social distancing and the need to take precautionary steps to eliminate the Corona Epidemic.
• When the coronavirus was finally exterminated, sodium hypochlorite solution was sprayed across the whole village to ensure that the villagers were not exposed to any harmful effects.
• The Covid Immunization Drive was organized in response to Prime Minister Modi’s plea to increase awareness among the general population about the need to acquire a free corona vaccination.