Three Government Whips accorded Minister rank - The HinduUpdated - July 21, 2026 07:10 pm ISTThe State government has accorded the status of Minister of State to three Government Whips in the Legislative Assembly, conferring on them a higher protocol status during their tenure in office.MLAs Chinthakunta Vijaya Ramana Rao, Yennam Srinivas Reddy and Vemula Veeresham have been granted the rank of Minister of State following their appointment as Government Whips.The order stated that the three legislators had been appointed as Government Whips with effect from March 18, 2026. The government clarified that the status is personal to the three dignitaries for the duration of their tenure as Government Whips.Published - July 21, 2026 07:06 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }