Marri Chenna Reddy
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Marri Channa Reddy (1919–1996) was an India
n politician active in several states. He was the governor of Uttar Pradesh (1974–1977), governor of Punjab
(1982–1983), 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. He also served as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh
from 1978 to 1980 and from 1989 to 1990.
Dr. Channa Reddy was among the stalwarts who headed the Telangana movement of Andhra Pradesh in the late 60's. He also has the credit of being one of the youngest ministers; He became a minister of AP state at the age of 30.
He was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly again from Vikarabad constituency. During 1957–62, he was a member of the Public Accounts Committee, twice Chairman of the Estimates Committee and Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Regional (Telangana) Development Committee in State Legislative Assemably. In 1962 he was again elected, now from Tandur
Constituency, and was Minister for Planning and Panchayat Raj and later for Finance, Commercial Taxes and Industries. In 1967, he was again returned to the Legislative Assembly and was Minister for Finance, Education and Commercial Taxes. He resigned the State Ministry on his appointment as Minister for Steel, Mines and Metals in the Union Cabinet (1967–63). Subsequently in April 1967, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha
.
As Minister for Steel and Mines, he introduced several reforms to improve production and brought about decontrol of distribution of steel and coal. At the invitation of the British Government he visited the U.K. for talks on steel industry and other allied matters. He resigned from the Union Cabinet in April 1968.
State. Chenna Reddy became president of the Telangana Praja Samiti, then a popular youth movement so as to politicalise the movement. Accordingly, this movement-turned party, that secured the popular mandate in terms of winning 11 Loksabha seats (out of 14 seats),As head of the movement for separate Telengana, he made a significant contribution in resolving the issue as also in drafting of the Six Point Formula in 1971 which was later incorporated as ' New Deal for Telangana' in the Congress Manifesto when the elections to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly took place in 1972.
In 1974, Dr. Reddy accepted the office of Governor of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous State of the country on a reported personal plea of Indira Gandhi
made that she required Dr. Reddy's assistance to help her as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh,her home State. However this is widely seen as a reward for ending the Separate Telangana Movement. As Chancellor for the state Universities, he set a practice of conferring Honorary Degrees on great scholars and renowned scientists from others parts of the country, particularly, from the South.. He also administered the state when it came under President's rule
within 55 days of him taking office.
Dr.Reddy successfully brought the congress party to power on two occasions. He was the Pradesh Congress Committee President. He has also been Governor of Uttar Pradesh (during president rule in the mid-70's), Rajasthan, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Pondicheri. He was actually the person who created the peace process and eradication of terrorism in Punjab while being the Governor there.
is active in politics. He has been elected four times to Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly and is presently an MLA. He is also a member of the National Disaster Management Authority and is the only politician in the country to hold a MoS (Minister of state) rank in Government of India and also a MLA. This unique distinction was bestowed upon in the year 2006. Dr.Reddy's eldest grandson Marri Aditya Reddy is an e-Governance expert and is a grass root level worker of the congress party in Andhra Pradesh state and looks after his father Sasidhar Reddy's constituency in the city.
Dr Reddy's Travels Abroad:- Rome,Switzerland, France Denmark, Belgium, United Kingdom, Pakistan, West Germany, Egypt, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania and USSR.
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 active in several states. He was the governor of Uttar Pradesh (1974–1977), governor of Punjab
Governor of Punjab
Governor of Punjab may refer to:* List of Governors of Punjab , of the pre-independence Punjab province of British India* List of Governors of Punjab , of Punjab state in India...
(1982–1983), 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
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...
Party. He also served as chief minister 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...
from 1978 to 1980 and from 1989 to 1990.
Dr. Channa Reddy was among the stalwarts who headed the Telangana movement of Andhra Pradesh in the late 60's. He also has the credit of being one of the youngest ministers; He became a minister of AP state at the age of 30.
Early life
Born to Marri Lakshma Reddy, was born on 13 January 1919 In siripuram village in marpally mandal in Rangareddy district. He took his MBBS degree in 1941. He was the founder of Andhra Yuvajana Samiti and Students Congress. He was associated with several student, youth, social, educational, literary and cultural organisations, He edited a weekly for about two years and contributed articles to leading dailies and Journals.Political life
He took active part in the political struggle in the erstwhile Hyderabad State and in 1942 was the General Secretary of Andhra Mahasabha (which was a precursor of the State Congress). In 1946, he became a member of the Standing Committee of the State Congress and General Secretary of Hyderabad City Congress. He was one of the founders and as well General Secretary of the Ideological K.M.P.Group in the Congress. He was General Secretary of the Andhra Provincial Congress Committee for several years and a member of the P.C.C. Working Committee for 30 years.Tenure as Member of Legislature and Parliament
In 1950, Dr. Reddy was nominated to the Provisional Parliament and was appointed Whip of Congress Parliamentary Party. He was elected member of the Hyderabad Legislative Assembly in the first General Elections and from 1952–1956 was Minister for Agriculture and Food, Planning_and Rehabilitation in Hyderabad State.As Minister he held the Indian Delegation to the World Conference of Agriculturists held in Rome under the auspices of the F.A.O. in 1953, Subsequently in 1955, he represented India as the Deputy Leader of the Indian Delegation to F.A.O. Conference in Rome.He was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly again from Vikarabad constituency. During 1957–62, he was a member of the Public Accounts Committee, twice Chairman of the Estimates Committee and Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Regional (Telangana) Development Committee in State Legislative Assemably. In 1962 he was again elected, now from Tandur
Tandur
Tandur is a municipal town and mandal in Rangareddy district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Tandur is 125 km from Hyderabad by bus and 110 km by train. Tandur is the largest town in western Rangareddy district and the largest Municipality in Rangareddy dist. It is famous for...
Constituency, and was Minister for Planning and Panchayat Raj and later for Finance, Commercial Taxes and Industries. In 1967, he was again returned to the Legislative Assembly and was Minister for Finance, Education and Commercial Taxes. He resigned the State Ministry on his appointment as Minister for Steel, Mines and Metals in the Union Cabinet (1967–63). Subsequently in April 1967, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
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As Minister for Steel and Mines, he introduced several reforms to improve production and brought about decontrol of distribution of steel and coal. At the invitation of the British Government he visited the U.K. for talks on steel industry and other allied matters. He resigned from the Union Cabinet in April 1968.
Role in the First Telangana Movement
Dr. Reddy took an active part in several public movements and played a notable role in the split In the Congress Organisation and in the movement for a separate TelanganaTelangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
State. Chenna Reddy became president of the Telangana Praja Samiti, then a popular youth movement so as to politicalise the movement. Accordingly, this movement-turned party, that secured the popular mandate in terms of winning 11 Loksabha seats (out of 14 seats),As head of the movement for separate Telengana, he made a significant contribution in resolving the issue as also in drafting of the Six Point Formula in 1971 which was later incorporated as ' New Deal for Telangana' in the Congress Manifesto when the elections to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly took place in 1972.
Tenure as Governor of Uttar Pradesh
+In 1974, Dr. Reddy accepted the office of Governor of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous State of the country on a reported personal plea of Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhara was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term . She was assassinated by Sikh extremists...
made that she required Dr. Reddy's assistance to help her as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh,her home State. However this is widely seen as a reward for ending the Separate Telangana Movement. As Chancellor for the state Universities, he set a practice of conferring Honorary Degrees on great scholars and renowned scientists from others parts of the country, particularly, from the South.. He also administered the state when it came under President's rule
President's rule
President's rule is the term used in India when a state legislature is dissolved or suspended and the state is placed under direct federal rule...
within 55 days of him taking office.
Tenure as Chief Minister
He was twice the chief minister of Andhra PradeshAndhra 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...
Dr.Reddy successfully brought the congress party to power on two occasions. He was the Pradesh Congress Committee President. He has also been Governor of Uttar Pradesh (during president rule in the mid-70's), Rajasthan, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Pondicheri. He was actually the person who created the peace process and eradication of terrorism in Punjab while being the Governor there.
Personal life
Dr. Reddy was married to Srimati M. Savitri Devi and had two sons and a daughter. His younger son, Marri Shashidhar ReddyMarri Shashidhar Reddy
Marri Shashidhar Reddy is an Indian Politician. He has been active both at the state level and national level politics in India.In 2005, he became part of the high-powered National Disaster Management Authority , he has been responsible for formulating the Government of India guidelines that would...
is active in politics. He has been elected four times to Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly and is presently an MLA. He is also a member of the National Disaster Management Authority and is the only politician in the country to hold a MoS (Minister of state) rank in Government of India and also a MLA. This unique distinction was bestowed upon in the year 2006. Dr.Reddy's eldest grandson Marri Aditya Reddy is an e-Governance expert and is a grass root level worker of the congress party in Andhra Pradesh state and looks after his father Sasidhar Reddy's constituency in the city.
Dr Reddy's Travels Abroad:- Rome,Switzerland, France Denmark, Belgium, United Kingdom, Pakistan, West Germany, Egypt, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania and USSR.