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Routhu Surya Prakasa Rao
Routhu Surya Prakasa Rao (born 18 June 1958) is an Indian Politician from Andhra Pradesh. He was formerly a Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Rajahmundry Constituency as a member of Indian National Congress Party from 2004 to 2009 and from 2009 to 2014. He is currently City Coordinator of Rajahmundry from YSR Congress Party.

Early life and Education
Routhu Surya Prakasa Rao was born on 18 June 1958 at Rajahmundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. His father Routhu Tatalu, mother Tatalu Parvathi, daughter Soujanya Kola and son Surya Varun. His father is an onion and vegetable, wholesale businessman. He is the owner of famous trio theatres Rambha, Urvasi and Menaka in Rajahmundry, East Godavari District.

Routhu Surya Prakasa Rao has Graduated in Commerce and Law from Andhra University. He served as Student Union Leader at JKC College, Guntur. He worked for his father with the immense responsibility of undertaking their family businesses.

Origin Of His Political Career
In 1978, Routhu Surya Prakasa Rao joined in Congress party under the leadership of Sri Kanna Lakshminarayana who is the  President of National Students Union of India (NSUI), former minister and the sitting MLA from the A.P. Assembly. Routhu Surya Prakasa Rao became Youth President of Congress committee in the district level within a short time.

Considering his capabilities and efforts that he performed for the rise of the party, the Congress Committee made him Vice President of the East Godavari District Congress Committee.

Rise In Legislative Career (2004-2009) & (2009-2014)
Routhu Surya Prakasa Rao became a Congress Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for Rajahmundry constituency in 2004. During his tenure of five years from 2004-2009, he served for the constituency effectively and sincerely. His achievements were remarkable which led him to get a great appreciation from the people of Rajahmundry and re-elected him again for the second time as their MLA for the succeeding years from 2009-2014. He was one among the few members of the legislative assembly, elected from Rajahmundry parliamentary constituency, consisting of 7 Assembly Constituencies.

His Achievements As An MLA

 * Development of Gowthami Ghat, P V Narasimha Rao Park on the banks of Godavari river as a tourist spot.
 * The foundation stone for the Godavari Fourth Bridge was laid in 2009 by then Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
 * Land acquisition of around 100 Acres in and around Rajahmundry for Housing Scheme.
 * Provision of houses for the people belonging to SC and Backward Classes.

Offices held in his tenure

 * Member of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) Trust Board for two terms.
 * Member of Privilege Committee, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
 * Member Public Accounts, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
 * Chairman of Assurance Committee, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Roles of Routhu Surya Prakasa Rao Among Several Years
1974 – 1980: Student Union Leader at JKC College, Guntur.

1983 – 1986: Youth leader at GSK Law College.

1987 – Till:  Member of Apex Club (International Club – Australia).

1988 – 1994: Chamber of Commerce (Secretary, Director and President).

1990 – 1991: Coastal Traders (President).

1990 – 2003: President for East Godavari Cine Exhibitors association.

2004 – 2009: Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Rajahmundry.

2009 – 2014: Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Rajahmundry Urban.

2010 – 2012:


 * Member of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) Trust Board for two terms.
 * Member of Privilege Committee, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
 * Member Public Accounts, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
 * Chairman of Assurance Committee, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.