Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka is an Indian politician. He became the fourth Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana on 7 December 2023. He represents the Madhira constituency in the Telangana Legislative Assembly as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC).
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Wiki/Biography
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka was born on Thursday, 15 June 1961 (age 62 years; as of 2023) in Village Snanala Laxmipuram in Wyra Mandal, district Khammam, Telangana, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Soon after completing his school education, he went to Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, to pursue his graduation. In 1986, he obtained a Master of Arts degree in history at the University of Hyderabad. [1]My Neta
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper
Eye Colour: Brown
Family & Caste
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka belongs to the Scheduled Caste community. [2]Telangana Government
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name was Akhilanda Mallu, and his mother’s name was Mallu Manikyamma. He has two brothers. One of his brothers, A R Mallu, was a politician who died in 1991. His other brother Mallu Ravi is a politician.
A picture of A. R. Mallu
A picture of Mallu Ravi
Wife & Children
His wife, Nandini Mallu, started working as a businesswoman and INC party worker after her marriage to Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Their date of marriage is 10th May. Once, in a media conversation, Nandini shared that they had an inter-caste marriage. [3]NH9 News
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka with his wife, Nandini Mallu
The couple has two sons named Sahendra Vikramadithya Mallu and Surya Vikramadithya Mallu.
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka (middle) with his sons, Sahendra Vikramaditya Mallu (left) and Surya Vikramaditya Mallu (right)
In 2016, his son, Sahendra Vikramaditya Mallu, was chosen to be part of the under-16 state cricket team in Telangana.
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka with his son, Sahendra Vikramaditya Mallu
Relationships/Affairs
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka was in a relationship with Nandini before marrying her.
Address
His permanent address is Door No. 1-835, Sundaraiah Nagar, Madhira Village & Mandal, District Khammam, Telangana.
Career
In 1990, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka was elected as an Executive Member of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC). He served in the position till 1992. He then served as the PCC Secretary from 2000 to 2003. In 2007, he became a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), representing the Khammam constituency in Telangana. In 2009, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka contested and won the Member of the Legislative Assembly elections from the Madhira constituency in Telangana. He was also appointed as a Member of the Legislative Council. In the same year, he was selected as the Chief Whip for the Government of Andhra Pradesh and held the position till 2011. In 2011, he was appointed as the Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and served in the position till 2014.
Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu during a political rally
In 2014, he contested the Member of the Legislative Assembly elections from the Madhira constituency for the second time and won. Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka was elected as an MLA for the third time in the 2018 General Elections from Madhira Constituency. He became the second person to achieve a hat trick as an MLA from the same constituency after Bodepudi Venkateswara Rao. On 18 January 2019, Rahul Gandhi, the President of the Indian National Congress, named Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in the second Telangana Assembly.
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka while appointed as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) by Rahul Gandhi
He was the Leader of the Opposition in the Telangana Legislative Assembly from January 18, 2019, to June 6, 2019. Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka became the Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana on 7 December 2023. He took the oath at the L.B. Stadium in Hyderabad, making history as the first Dalit Deputy CM of Telangana. [4]Frontline The Hindu
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka after taking oath at the swearing-in ceremony in Hyderabad
Controversies
IPC Cases
- Charges related to Punishment for Being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
- Charges related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of the offence committed in prosecution of a common object (IPC Section-149)
- Charges related to Punishment for wrongful restraint (IPC Section-341)
- Charges related to Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for (IPC Section-290)
- Charges related to Disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant (IPC Section-188)
- Charges related to Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life (IPC Section-269)
- Charges related to Punishment for Rioting (IPC Section-147)
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
- Cash: Rs. 1,80,000
- Deposits in Banks: Rs. 612,696
- LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 3,00,000
- Personal loans/advance given: Rs. 27,90,000
Immovable Assets
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 9,00,000
- Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 12,60,000
- Residential Buildings: Rs. 105,00,000
Net Worth
In 2023, his net worth was approximately calculated as Rs. 176. 34 Lakhs. [7]My Neta
Facts/Trivia
- He likes travelling to distant places and reading books in his leisure time.
- During a media talk, Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu once expressed his view on BRS, stating that, in his opinion, BRS had taken advantage of the people of Telangana. [8]The Hindu He said,
The Telangana dream envisioned empowering all sections of the population through economic growth. Instead, the BRS has looted the people. They have damaged the self-respect of the people of Telangana. We will oust them from power.”
