Porika Naik Balram known as Balram Naik (born 6 June 1964) is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress political party. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha, Lower House of the Parliament of India. Early life Balram was born in Madanapalli, Warangal in a rural Banjara family to Laxman Naik and Lakshmi. He holds the Bachelor of Arts degree from Andhra University. Career Balram Naik was a police constable and then was into real estate business before entering politics in 2009. He was elected to 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 and he represents Mahabubabad, a parliamentary constituency in Andhra Pradesh state. He was a member, Committee on Labour. He was inducted into Manmohan Singhs cabinet as Minister of State in October 2012. Now he is an ex MP. Social and cultural activities Balram is involved in social work for upliftment and welfare of Tribal persons in the State of Andhra Pradesh and running Old age homes to provide shelter to elderly persons and sick persons. Personal life Balram Naik is married to Tirupatamma and has two sons. References Living people 1964 births People from Telangana Telangana politicians Union Ministers from Telangana Indian National Congress politicians India MPs 2009–2014 People from Hanamkonda district Lok Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh Indian National Congress politicians from Andhra Pradesh