David Raju Palaparthi
Palaparthi David Raju was an Indian politician who was an elected member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, representing Yerragondapalem constituency. Previously, he was elected as member from Santhanuthalapadu constituency.
Early life
Palaparthi was born in Mattigunta Village of Naguluppala Padu Mandal of Prakasam district on 7 May 1958. He graduated with a Master of Arts and L.L.B. from Andhra University.Political career
His political career was started in the year 1987 as party member in Telugu Desam Party. Later, he rose to Member of Mandal Praja Parishad. After that, he was elected as Chairman to Zilla Praja Parishad. In 1999, for the first time; he was elected as Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Santhanuthalapadu constituency from Telugu Desam Party. Later, he joined YSR Congress Party in 2010. In 2014, he was elected as Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Yerragondapalem constituency from YSR Congress Party. He shifted to Telugu Desam Party in 2016.| Year | Constituency | Party | Result |
| 1999 | Santhanuthalapadu | TDP | Won |
| 2009 | Yerragondapalem | TDP | Loss |
| 2014 | Yerragondapalem | YSRCP | Won |