G. M. C. Balayogi
Indian politician and 12th Lok Sabha Speaker
Born
1951
74 years ago
Died
March 3rd, 2002
23 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Served as a prominent Indian lawyer and politician. Held the position of the 12th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1998 until 1999, playing a crucial role in parliamentary proceedings. Represented the YSR Congress Party and was elected as a Member of Parliament for multiple terms. His political career included a focus on issues pertaining to his constituency and advocating for legislative reforms before his untimely death in 2002.
Served as the 12th Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Represented the YSR Congress Party
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