Pandula Ravindra Babu

Pandula Ravindra Babu (born 8 November 1955) is an Indian politician and a former Member of Parliament from Amalapuram Lok Sabha constituency, Andhra Pradesh. He won the 2014 Indian general election being a Telugu Desam Party candidate. He was elected as Officer of Indian Revenue Service till early 2014, when he resigned to contest Lok Sabha elections. He is a prolific speaker and takes a special interest in debating social issues.

Personal life Dr Ravindra Babu married Smt. Suneetha Ravindra Babu on 12 Jun 1985. He has two daughters.

Controversies MP Ravindrababu allegedly said that "people are joining the armed forces for free liquor, free meat and for free holidaying with family members." His remarks kicked up a row nation-wide. In fact, AP CM N. Chandrababu Naidu sought an explanation from the MP. "I had earlier extended medical services to the Army personnel. I was misquoted. Mr Naidu was misinformed about my remarks," he said. Later MP has offered to tender an apology to the Indian Armed Forces personnel, if they felt slighted by his controversial remarks.