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- The State government has granted the status of Minister of State to three MLAs who have been appointed as Government Whips in the Legislative Assembly.
- The three legislators are Chinthakunta Vijaya Ramana Rao, Yennam Srinivas Reddy and Vemula Veeresham, with the appointment effective from March 18, 2026.
- The higher rank gives them greater protocol status during their tenure.
- The government has clarified that this status is personal to the three MLAs and lasts only as long as they serve as Government Whips.
What to watch next
- How the Minister of State rank affects the whips' role and protocol in the Assembly
- Whether further appointments or changes to whip positions follow during the tenure
- Any official orders detailing benefits or responsibilities attached to the new rank
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Named India · Chinthakunta Vijaya Ramana Rao · Legislative Assembly · State Government · Vemula Veeresham · Yennam Srinivas Reddy
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