Kandula Obul Reddy (7 July 1901 – 3 January 1993), popularly known as Obul Reddy was an Indian politician. He held prominent roles throughout his career, serving as the General Secretary of the Congress for Madras State and later as a Cabinet Minister and as a Parliamentarian.[1]
Kandula Obul Reddy | |
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 Kandula Obul Reddy with Former Prime Minister of India, P.V. Narasimha Rao | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1977–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Y. Eswara Reddy |
| Succeeded by | D. Narayana Reddy |
| Constituency | Kadapa |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 1972–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Poola Subbaiah |
| Succeeded by | Constituency Dissolved (Again retained in 2009 as per 2008 Delimitation Act) |
| Constituency | Yerragondapalem |
| In office 1956–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Andhra Pradesh Assembly Created |
| Succeeded by | C. Vengaiah |
| Constituency | Markapuram |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra State | |
| In office 1955–1956 | |
| Preceded by | N. Venkataiah |
| Succeeded by | Andhra Pradesh Assembly Created |
| Constituency | Markapuram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 July 1901, Madras Presidency |
| Died | 3 January 1993 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Krishikar Lok Party |
| Spouse | Kandula Gaja Lakshmi |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Profession | Politician |
His contributions extended beyond the realm of politics, as he also served as the chairman for APSRTC and AP Agricultural University. Additionally, he held the esteemed position of Honorary Life President of the AP Freedom Fighters Association.
Early and personal life edit
Kandula Obul Reddy was born on 7 July 1901 in Madras Sate.
Timeline edit
- 1918: Attended Kurnool High School.
- 1924: Pursued studies at MadanaPalli Degree College (Chittor District).
- 1942: Led the Shistu (Tax) Nirakarna Udyamam in Tippyapalem Village, Markapuram (Tq), was arrested, and spent 2 years in Yerravade Jail, where he encountered Gandhi.
- 1944: Engaged in Rythu Udyamam alongside NG Raga, arrested, and served 1 year and 9 months in Madras Central Jail.
- 1952: Contested the Cumbum Constituency on behalf of Krishikar Lok Party but lost to Adapala Ramaswami (CPI).
- 1955: Elected as MLA for India National Congress (INC), defeating P. Subbiah, and served as Minister for Forest and Agriculture.
- 1962: Secured victory as MLA for INC from Markapuram, assuming the role of Agricultural Minister.
- 1967: Faced defeat in elections against Independent C.Vengiaah from Markapuram.
- 1972: Won the MLA seat for INC from Yerragonda Palam against P. Subbiah, appointed as Agriculture Minister.
- 1978: Emerged victorious as MLA for INC from Cumbum against Md. Sharif (Janata Party), serving as Medium & Major Irrigation Minister. He spearheaded numerous irrigation projects, laying foundation stones for several initiatives during his tenure, aimed at agricultural enhancement and the transformation of Andhra Pradesh into fertile land.
Gundakammla Reservoir Project Grand Opening Ceremony by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Gundlakamma Reservoir Project edit
Kandula Obul Reddy Gundlakamma Reservoir Project: Gundlakamma Reservoir Project is an irrigation project located in Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is named after Late Kandula Obul Reddy.[2] It is expected to provide irrigation facilities to an ayacut of 80,060 Acres (32,400 Ha) under Rabi and 62,368 Acres (25,240 Ha) under Khariff for the lands covered in 6 Mandals and drinking water supply to 43 villages enroute and Ongole town Municipality round the year in Prakasam District.[3]
References edit
- ^ Correspondent, Special (4 November 2020). "Former MLA Sivananda Reddy dead". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ archive, From our online (14 May 2012). "Gundlakamma project dedicated to nation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Murali, S. (24 July 2019). "Divert Krishna waters to Gundlakamma reservoir: ryots". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.