Pokala Srividya Raju

Pokala Srividya Raju is the Founder and President of Nijasakshi Youth Association and Active TRS Leader. His wife Srividya is the Mandal Praja Parishad(MPP) of Madgulapally from the TRS party.

Born and Education:

Raju was born on 15-06-1984 to Somaiah and Kamalamma.

In 1999, Raju earned his Board of Secondary Education from ZP high school, resided at Pamulapahad. He completed Intermediate at Govt junior college, Miryalaguda in 2002. In 2006, Raju graduated with a Degree from SV degree college, Suryapet. Raju gets into higher education with his Post Graduation he earned his PG in M.SC in Suryapet. In 2011, he attained B.Ed from MSR College, Suryapet.

Nijasakshi Youth Association:

In 2010, Raju established Nijasakshi Youth Association and he was the Founder and President of it. The main purpose of the Nijasakshi Youth Association is to provide financial assistance to the poor and to take steps to keep the village clean. Raju has done many social activities through Nijasakshi Youth Association like financially assisting the poor, organizing blood donation camps, health camps, planting plants, keeping surroundings clean, laying roads voluntarily, etc.

Political Life:

Raju came into politics with the determination to achieve something that would benefit the people and bring the country into development. He joined the Telangana Rashtra Samiti(TRS) party in 2011. In 2012, He was elected as SC Cell Mandal President of Madgulapally and still continuing in the position.

Raju’s wife Srividya, who saw her husband’s fame and prestige in politics, also wanted to get into politics. With the motivation of her husband, she contested and was elected as Ward Member of Kalvala Palem village. Srividya was promoted from Ward Member to Vice-Sarpanch designation in 2018.

The people of Bommakallu elected Srividya as MPTC in 2019 and she served as the mission of public development. In the same year the MPTCs who like Srividya’s leadership, morality, her ideology of doing equal justice to all the people, elected her as the Mandal Praja Parishad(MPP) of Madgulapally from the TRS party.

Srividya, who started her political career as a ward member, faced many setbacks, faced everything for the welfare of the people, and moved forward.

Telangana Movement:

The Telangana movement refers to a movement for the creation of a new state, Telangana, from the pre-existing state of Andhra Pradesh in India. After several years of protest and agitation, the central government, under the United Progressive Alliance, decided to bifurcate the existing Andhra Pradesh state, and on 07-February-2014, the Union Cabinet unilaterally cleared the bill for the creation of Telangana. Lasting for almost a decade, this has been one of the most long-lasting movements in South India.

Raju took part in the Telangana Movement and worked as Student Leader during the agitation. He conducted Hunger Strike, Dharnas, Rasta Rokos, Chalo Hyderabad, Vanta-Varpu, Bike Rallies, Protest Programs as a part of the Telangana movement many times went to jail also.

After the formation of the Telangana state, the government gave the “Best Social Worker” award to the Raju who worked hard for the formation of the Telangana state on behalf of the Nijasakshi Youth Association. He was also rewarded with 10,000 ex-gratia and a certificate of appreciation for his services.

Recent Activities

• Nagarjunasagar MLAs, District Co-option Member, MPP Pokala Srividya Raju, MPTCs, Sarpanches, Government Officials participated in the distribution of Asara Pensions in Madgulapally Zone.
• SC Cell Mandal President Raju campaigned for the victory of Nomula Bhagath Kumar with Armor MLA Jeevan Reddy and Nakrekal MLA Chirumarthi Linganna as part of the by-election campaign in Nagarjuna Sagar constituency.
• MPP Pokala Srividya Raju participated in the stone laying program of the Telangana State Government’s ambitious Raitu Vedika Bhavan for farmers in Chirumarthi village, Madugulapally Mandal.
• TRS party leaders and Pokala Raju participated in the preparatory meeting of key leaders of the Madugulapally constituency as part of the Nagarjuna Sagar by-election.
• MPP Pokala Srividya Raju and villagers planting trees as part of the greening program in villages of Madgulapally zone.
• During the 71st Republic Day celebrations held at the Nalgonda District Police Headquarters Parade Grounds, the Hon’ble Chief Minister KCR  was selected the Madgulapally Mandal as the best zone in the district for its effective implementation of the ambitious 30-day plan and rural development programs. On this occasion, MPP Pokala Srividya Raju received a certificate of appreciation from the District Collector.

Srividya Raju’s contribution to the Covid First Wave:

-Raju provided his service during the covid tough time also. He distributes Covid kits to the village people.  Provided essential commodities, Masks, Sanitizers to the village and poor people.

-Provided food packets, water bottles to the migrants, arranges buses to go to their villages.

-He provided free food service to the municipal, police, front-line workers who worked a lot during Pandemic Covid-19.

-Conducted awareness programs to prevent Covid-19. Gave financial assistance to Covid-19 victims.

-Distributes Rice, Vegetables to the Masks, Sanitizers to the Covid victims, and to the village people.

-He says covid-19 can be conquered with courage and corona victims should not lose courage.

-Provided a packet of rice, pulihora, water packets, Masks, Sanitizers in the lockdown time to the poor and the elderly who live near the parks on the road cannot find anything to eat.

-Raju told the villagers that no need to fear necessary precautions are enough for the prevention of corona.

-Organized awareness programs on precautions to be taken to prevent covid and said no need to panic.

Srividya Raju’s contribution to the Covid Second Wave:

-Raju served even in the covid second wave. He provided essentials, masks, vegetables to the village people.

-During the Pandemic Period, he distributed fruits, food packets, and water bottles to the road siders and also distributed blankets to them.

-Created awareness on the maintenance of Physical distance and following precautionary measures to prevent the epidemic in Corona.

-He distributed food and rice bags to the migrants and also contributed to them financially.

-Sodium hypochlorite solution was sprayed all over the village for the safety of the village.

-Awareness camps and seminars were organized on the Covid-19 vaccine and about the effects of the virus.

-Raju distributed vegetables and fruits to the village people and needy people in the covid-19 lockdown period.

-Conducted Annadhanam Program for migrates which is served and satisfied many hungry people.

-Arranged oxygen cylinders for the covid victims and saved many lives.

 Personal Life:

Raju married Srividya. She attained her Master with M.Com from RKLK college, located at Suryapet. Srividya is also active in politics she used to contribute to every activity along with her husband.