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Damodaram Sanjivayya
Indian politician
Damodaram Sanjivayya (14 February – 7 May ) was an Indian politician who served as the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 11 January to 12 March [3][4] Sanjivayya was the first Dalit Chief Minister of an Indian state.[5][6] He was also the first Dalit leader to become All India Congress Committee president.[7]
Early life
Damodaram Sanjivayya was born in a Mala Dasu family[8] in Peddapadu village of Kallur Mandal in Kurnool district.[3] His father died when he was young.
He studied at the Municipal School and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Law from Madras Law College in [9] Even while a student, he actively participated in the Indian freedom movement.[10]
Career
Sanjivayya was a minister in the composite Madras State.
He was a member of the provisional parliament – In , Sanjivayya also became the first Dalit leader from Andhra