G. Janardhana Reddy
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Gali Janardhana Reddy is a India
n politician with the Bharatiya Janata Party
and one of the richest politicians of Karnataka
. He has been implicated in the massive illegal mining scandal
in Bellary
and the related Belekeri port scam
. Janardhana Reddy is at the center of the illegal iron-ore mining
controversy in the Karnataka government.
In 2009, a Supreme Court of India
-appointed central empowerment committee recommended action against Reddy-owned Obulapuram Mining Company
. An FIR in the case was filed with the Central Bureau of Investigation
. Also, the Lokayukta
or ombudsman for Karnataka, retired Justice of the Supreme Court Santosh Hegde, had also indicted him and his two powerful brothers, all of whom were cabinet ministers at the time, in the mining scam.
and G. Somashekara Reddy
were born into the family of police constable Chenga Reddy, and grew up in Bellary. He and his brothers transformed themselves in less than a decade from obscure activists for the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, or B.J.P., into political bosses who directly or indirectly control three state ministries and dominate local government in the Bellary district, which holds the state’s richest iron ore deposits.
Janardhana never went to college. He came into the limelight during the Lok Sabha
elections 1999, when the Reddy brothers worked for Sushma Swaraj
after she stood as a long-shot candidate in Bellary, against Sonia Gandhi
. Though Sushma lost, she remained a patron of the Reddy's, and visits Bellary every year.
Janardhana Reddy was finally arrested by CBI on 5 September 2011 at his residence in Bellary and is taken to the Capital of Neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. After the CBI court heard his lawyers representations, he along with his brother-in-law was remanded for 14 days and sent to Chanchalguda Jail, and he is allotted Prisoner Number 697.
politics at the state and central levels. The state government headed by D. V. Sadananda Gowda
, requiring the support of a group of legislators aligned with Reddy, was in a precarious position in mid-2009. In a compromise with Yeddyurappa, the Reddys also forced the removal of a Karnataka minister Shobha Karandlaje and chief secretary (IAS officer) V.P. Baligar.
Sushma Swaraj is said to have stepped in to prevent the removal of the Reddy brothers from the Karnataka ministry in mid-2010, after the national uproar due to illegal iron ore mining
.
The BJP is to be in a state of indecision whether to risk the stability of the only BJP state government in the South or be seen as compromising on their value system.
and his son Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Jaganmohan Reddy is reported to have a business interest in Brahmani Steels. The loss of political support resulting from the death of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
has increased the scrutiny of Janardhana Reddy's mining activities.
In this regard we have to remember the preaches delivered by Lord SriKrishna in Mahabharat about "changes to be taken place in the course of time" ie,night should come after day,no moon after full moon.The man who used to sit in golden chairs,sleep on golden beds and to eat in golden plates is now in the jail with no value at all.There fore, he reached to his original and well deserved place.God is great.
s. According to Tehelka
:
The Reddy brothers obtained their first lease for an iron mine in 2004. Since then their rise has been meteoric.
and moved to Chenchalguda jail for judicial remand. He is involved in the illegal mining of iron ore near Bellary
region of Karnataka
state.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n politician with the Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
and one of the richest politicians of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. He has been implicated in the massive illegal mining scandal
Illegal mining in India
Illegal mining in India is widespread in various ore-rich states of India, and has generated controversy, which spans encroachment of forest areas, underpayment of government royalties, conflict with tribals regarding land-rights...
in Bellary
Bellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
and the related Belekeri port scam
Belekeri port scam
The Belekeri port scam relates to 3.5 million tons of confiscated iron ore that was exported illegally from Belekeri port near Karwar in Karnataka. After Deputy Conservator of Forests R. Gokul seized the ore and the high court refused to permit it to be exported, a large part of it was...
. Janardhana Reddy is at the center of the illegal iron-ore mining
Illegal mining in India
Illegal mining in India is widespread in various ore-rich states of India, and has generated controversy, which spans encroachment of forest areas, underpayment of government royalties, conflict with tribals regarding land-rights...
controversy in the Karnataka government.
In 2009, a Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India...
-appointed central empowerment committee recommended action against Reddy-owned Obulapuram Mining Company
Obulapuram Mining Company
Obulapuram Mining Company also known as OMC or OMCPL is an iron ore mining company located in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in India. The company is owned by the brothers, G. Karunakara Reddy, G. Janardhana Reddy and G. Somashekara Reddy, who were ministers in the Government of Karnataka...
. An FIR in the case was filed with the Central Bureau of Investigation
Central Bureau of Investigation
The Central Bureau of Investigation is a government agency of India that serves as a criminal investigation body, national security agency and intelligence agency. It was established on 1 April 1963 and evolved from the Special Police Establishment founded in 1941...
. Also, the Lokayukta
LokAyukta
The Lokayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman organization in the Indian states.The Administrative Reforms Commission headed by Morarji Desai submitted a special interim report on "Problems of Redressal of Citizen's Grievances' in 1966...
or ombudsman for Karnataka, retired Justice of the Supreme Court Santosh Hegde, had also indicted him and his two powerful brothers, all of whom were cabinet ministers at the time, in the mining scam.
Life
Janardhana Reddy and his equally powerful brothers G. Karunakara ReddyG. Karunakara Reddy
G. Karunakara Reddy is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Bellary constituency of Karnataka and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party political party....
and G. Somashekara Reddy
G. Somashekara Reddy
G. Somashekara Reddy is a member of the Vidhan Sabha of Karnataka representing the Bellary assembly constituency of Karnataka and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party political party. He is also the chairman of Karnataka Milk Federation...
were born into the family of police constable Chenga Reddy, and grew up in Bellary. He and his brothers transformed themselves in less than a decade from obscure activists for the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, or B.J.P., into political bosses who directly or indirectly control three state ministries and dominate local government in the Bellary district, which holds the state’s richest iron ore deposits.
Janardhana never went to college. He came into the limelight during the Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
elections 1999, when the Reddy brothers worked for Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj is an Indian politician of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Member of Parliament. She is currently the Leader of the Opposition in the 15th Lok Sabha. She is a former union cabinet minister of India and a former Chief Minister of Delhi. Also she served as the Chairperson of the BJP's...
after she stood as a long-shot candidate in Bellary, against Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi is an Italian-born Indian politician and the President of the Indian National Congress, one of the major political parties of India. She is the widow of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi...
. Though Sushma lost, she remained a patron of the Reddy's, and visits Bellary every year.
Janardhana Reddy was finally arrested by CBI on 5 September 2011 at his residence in Bellary and is taken to the Capital of Neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. After the CBI court heard his lawyers representations, he along with his brother-in-law was remanded for 14 days and sent to Chanchalguda Jail, and he is allotted Prisoner Number 697.
Dynamics in BJP politics
Janardhana Reddy is a prominent and controversial figure in BJPBharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
politics at the state and central levels. The state government headed by D. V. Sadananda Gowda
D. V. Sadananda Gowda
Devaragunda Venkappa Sadananda Gowda is the Chief Minister of the state of Karnataka, India. He was representing the Udupi Chikmagalur constituency in Karnataka in the 15th Lok Sabha. He was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 4 August 2011 after being selected as legislative party...
, requiring the support of a group of legislators aligned with Reddy, was in a precarious position in mid-2009. In a compromise with Yeddyurappa, the Reddys also forced the removal of a Karnataka minister Shobha Karandlaje and chief secretary (IAS officer) V.P. Baligar.
Sushma Swaraj is said to have stepped in to prevent the removal of the Reddy brothers from the Karnataka ministry in mid-2010, after the national uproar due to illegal iron ore mining
Illegal mining in India
Illegal mining in India is widespread in various ore-rich states of India, and has generated controversy, which spans encroachment of forest areas, underpayment of government royalties, conflict with tribals regarding land-rights...
.
The BJP is to be in a state of indecision whether to risk the stability of the only BJP state government in the South or be seen as compromising on their value system.
Involvement in Andhra Pradesh politics
Born into a Telugu-speaking family, Janardhana Reddy also wields considerable influence in In neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. He was reported to be close to former chief minister Y. S. Rajasekhara ReddyY. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy , popularly known as YSR, was a two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He is seen as the most popular chief minister of Andhra pradesh. His popularity is often attributed to various welfare schemes and development programs he championed for the...
and his son Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Jaganmohan Reddy is reported to have a business interest in Brahmani Steels. The loss of political support resulting from the death of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy , popularly known as YSR, was a two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He is seen as the most popular chief minister of Andhra pradesh. His popularity is often attributed to various welfare schemes and development programs he championed for the...
has increased the scrutiny of Janardhana Reddy's mining activities.
In this regard we have to remember the preaches delivered by Lord SriKrishna in Mahabharat about "changes to be taken place in the course of time" ie,night should come after day,no moon after full moon.The man who used to sit in golden chairs,sleep on golden beds and to eat in golden plates is now in the jail with no value at all.There fore, he reached to his original and well deserved place.God is great.
Business history, growth of influence and wealth
In 1998, Janardhana Reddy's finance company, Ennoble India Savings, collapsed, leaving unpaid debts of over Rs. 200 crores. However, by 2008, he and his wife declared assets of Rs. 115 croreCrore
A crore is a unit in the Indian number system equal to ten million , or 100 lakhs. It is widely used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan....
s. According to Tehelka
Tehelka
Tehelka is an Indian weekly political magazine under the editorship of Tarun Tejpal known for its undercover exposé style of journalism. Its cover price is Rs 20 per issue. The publication began in 2000 as a news website, Tehelka.com...
:
- In May 2009, the family spent an estimated Rs 20 crore on a wedding. The helicopters owned by the family ferried over 10,000 guests to the wedding even as 500 air conditioners helped them forget outside temperatures of 42 degree Celsius. A month later, the brothers donated a Rs 42 crore diamond-studded crown to a temple deity.
The Reddy brothers obtained their first lease for an iron mine in 2004. Since then their rise has been meteoric.
Arrest
Gali was arrested on 5 September 2011 by the CBICentral Bureau of Investigation
The Central Bureau of Investigation is a government agency of India that serves as a criminal investigation body, national security agency and intelligence agency. It was established on 1 April 1963 and evolved from the Special Police Establishment founded in 1941...
and moved to Chenchalguda jail for judicial remand. He is involved in the illegal mining of iron ore near Bellary
Bellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
region of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
state.
External links
- G. Janardhana Reddy Page at the Karnataka Legislative Assembly website
- Photo of Janardhana Reddy in NYT slideshow