Konijeti Rosaiah
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Konijeti Rosaiah (born 4 July 1933) is the current Governor of Tamil Nadu and a former Chief Minister
of Andhra Pradesh
. He was previously an MLC, MLA & MP of the Indian National Congress
numerous times and has handled many ministerial posts over his long political career spanning over half a century. He is one of the most experienced political leaders in the state and his role as the Finance Minister is most recognized.
, near Tenali
in Guntur District
of Andhra Pradesh. He graduated from Guntur Hindu College
, Andhra University in Commerce. While he was studying in Guntur
, he was elected as the student leader and thus entered into politics.
leader and independence activist N.G. Ranga
. He was elected as MLC in 1968, 1974, 1980 and 2009 and as an MLA in 1989 and 2004 from Chirala
assembly constituency. In 1998, he was elected as MP from Narasaraopet
. During his long political career is had interacted and worked closely with most of the Prime Ministers of India including Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
, Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy
and Y. S. Rajashekhara Reddy. In his tenure as Finance Minister in Chenna Reddy's cabinet, he ensured that teachers received retirement benefits. Rosaiah is well known for adhering to strict fiscal management principles and effective mobilization & utilization of government funds. His contribution to the state as its longest serving finance minister are well recognised.
to the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, ESL Narasimhan on 24th Nov 2010 citing health reasons. Mr. Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy
was sworn in as the Chief Minister after Mr. Rosaiah by the governor ESL Narasimhan.
Chief Minister
A Chief Minister is the elected head of government of a sub-national state, provinces of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, notably a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British Overseas Territory that has attained self-government...
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. He was previously an MLC, MLA & MP of the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
numerous times and has handled many ministerial posts over his long political career spanning over half a century. He is one of the most experienced political leaders in the state and his role as the Finance Minister is most recognized.
Early Life
Rosaiah was born in a middle class agricultural family in VemuruVemuru
Vemuru is a village and a mandal in Guntur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Eminent personalities:* Vemuri Gaggaiah , popular Telugu theater and film actor was born in this village...
, near Tenali
Tenali
Tenali , is a town and a mandal in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, South India. It has a population of 149,839 . It is located 16 miles east of Guntur City. Three canals of the Krishna River flow through Tenali making it a part of the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh. One of the canals is...
in Guntur District
Guntur district
Guntur district is located in Andhra Pradesh along the east coast of Bay of Bengal. The district has a coastline of around 100 kilometers. Guntur City is the largest city in the district and administrative center of Guntur District. The district is a major center for learning.-Etymology:There are...
of Andhra Pradesh. He graduated from Guntur Hindu College
Hindu College (Guntur)
-Introduction:It offers Graduate and Under-graduate courses. It has a Pharma College campus and a P.G. college on the Amaravathi Road which are recognized by the Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur. - History :...
, Andhra University in Commerce. While he was studying in Guntur
Guntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
, he was elected as the student leader and thus entered into politics.
Political Career
Rosaiah is a political disciple of Swatantra PartySwatantra Party
The Swatantra Party was a classical liberal political party in India founded by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari and N. G. Ranga in August 1959. The party opposed the Nehruvian socialist outlook of the Congress Party by advocating free enterprise and free trade, and opposing the licence-permit Raj...
leader and independence activist N.G. Ranga
N.G. Ranga
Gogineni Ranga nayukulu , better known as N. G. Ranga , was an Indian freedom fighter, parliamentarian, and kisan leader...
. He was elected as MLC in 1968, 1974, 1980 and 2009 and as an MLA in 1989 and 2004 from Chirala
Chirala
Chirala is a large town, mandal and a municipality located in Prakasam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.It has a population of 85,460 . It used to be a Taluk of Guntur District, and later became part of then formed Prakasam District. The town is situated at a distance of...
assembly constituency. In 1998, he was elected as MP from Narasaraopet
Narasaraopet (Lok Sabha constituency)
Narasaraopet Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh state in southern India.-Assembly segments:...
. During his long political career is had interacted and worked closely with most of the Prime Ministers of India including Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
Ministerial Portfolios held
- Cabinet Minister for Transportation and Roads and Buildings under M.Chenna ReddyMarri Chenna ReddyMarri Channa Reddy was an Indian politician active in several states. He was the governor of Uttar Pradesh , governor of Punjab , governor of Rajasthan from February 1992 to May 1993, and governor of Tamil Nadu from 1993 until his death. He was a leader of Indian National Congress Party...
from 1979. - Cabinet Minister for Transportation and Housing under T.AnjaiahTanguturi AnjaiahTanguturi Anjaiah or Ramakrishna Reddi Talla was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India from October 1980 to February 1982.-Career:T...
from 1980. - Cabinet Minister for Home under K. Vijaya Bhasker Reddy from 1982.
- Cabinet Minister for Finance, Transportation and Electricity under M.Chenna ReddyMarri Chenna ReddyMarri Channa Reddy was an Indian politician active in several states. He was the governor of Uttar Pradesh , governor of Punjab , governor of Rajasthan from February 1992 to May 1993, and governor of Tamil Nadu from 1993 until his death. He was a leader of Indian National Congress Party...
from 1989. - Cabinet Minister for Finance, Medical & Health, Education and Electricity under Nedurumalli Janardhana ReddyNedurumalli Janardhana ReddyNedurumalli Janardhana Reddy is a member of the 12th, 13th and 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Visakhapatnam constituency of Andhra Pradesh and is a member of the Indian National Congress. He was also a Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1990 to 1992...
from 1990. - Cabinet Minister for Finance, Medical & Health, Education and Electricity under Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy from 1992.
- Cabinet Minister for Finance, Planning & Legislative Affairs under Y. S. Rajasekhara ReddyY. S. Rajasekhara ReddyY.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...
from 2004. - Now, in 2011, Working as Governor For Tamil Nadu state
As PCC President
Rosaiah was the President of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) from 1995 to 1997.As Finance Minister
Rosaiah presented the state budget 16 times, including 7 times in a row, a record in the country. He served as a finance minister under Marri Chenna ReddyMarri Chenna Reddy
Marri Channa Reddy was an Indian politician active in several states. He was the governor of Uttar Pradesh , governor of Punjab , governor of Rajasthan from February 1992 to May 1993, and governor of Tamil Nadu from 1993 until his death. He was a leader of Indian National Congress Party...
, Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy
Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy
Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy is a member of the 12th, 13th and 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Visakhapatnam constituency of Andhra Pradesh and is a member of the Indian National Congress. He was also a Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1990 to 1992...
and Y. S. Rajashekhara Reddy. In his tenure as Finance Minister in Chenna Reddy's cabinet, he ensured that teachers received retirement benefits. Rosaiah is well known for adhering to strict fiscal management principles and effective mobilization & utilization of government funds. His contribution to the state as its longest serving finance minister are well recognised.
As Chief Minister
Rosaiah took over as the Chief Minister after the untimely demise of Y. S. Rajashekhara Reddy. In his tenure, Rosaiah strived to bring political stability to the state and continue all the welfare programs planned and initiated by his predecessor. He is often credited for the effective management of the flood situation during October 2009, the law and order situation with respect to the Telangana agitation which started in December 2010, effective budgetary management, streamlining of the delivery systems of welfare programs etc. He submitted his resignation as Chief MinisterChief Minister
A Chief Minister is the elected head of government of a sub-national state, provinces of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, notably a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British Overseas Territory that has attained self-government...
to the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, ESL Narasimhan on 24th Nov 2010 citing health reasons. Mr. Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy
Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy
Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy is an Indian politician who has been the 16th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since 2010. A four-time MLA in Andhra Pradesh, he belongs to the Indian National Congress...
was sworn in as the Chief Minister after Mr. Rosaiah by the governor ESL Narasimhan.