P. Narsa Reddy (22 September 1931 – 29 January 2024) was an Indian independence activist and politician who was a Member of Parliament of the 9th Lok Sabha of India. Reddy represented the Adilabad constituency of Andhra Pradesh and was a member of the Indian National Congress political party.[1][2]
P. Narsa Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1989–1991 | |
| Preceded by | C. Madhava Reddi |
| Succeeded by | Allola Indrakaran Reddy |
| Constituency | Adilabad |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly United Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 1962 – 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Muthiam Reddy |
| Succeeded by | P. Ganga Reddy |
| Constituency | Nirmal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 September 1931 Nirmal, Adilabad district, Hyderabad State, India |
| Died | 29 January 2024 (aged 92) Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kausalya Devi |
| Children | Three sons, one daughter |
| Parent | P. Ganga Reddy (father) |
| Residence | Adilabad & New Delhi |
| Alma mater | Osmania University |
| Profession | Agriculturist, lawyer, politician |
| Committees | Member of several committees |
| Portfolio | Various |
Early life and education edit
P. Narsa Reddy was born in Nirmal, Adilabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He attended the Osmania University and attained BA & LL.B degrees. By profession, Reddy was an Agriculturist and a Lawyer.[1]
Political career edit
Pre independence edit
P. Narsa Reddy was an Indian freedom fighter, participated in the struggle to liberate Hyderabad from Nizam's Rule.
Post independence edit
P. Narsa Reddy was active politics from the early 1940s. Prior to becoming an MP he was also Member of the Legislative Assembly (India) for three straight terms and member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council for one term. In 1971, he was the President of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee.[1][3][4][5]
Reddy died in Hyderabad, Telangana on 29 January 2024, at the age of 92.[6]
Posts held edit
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1962 | 1967 | Member, 03rd Assembly | |
| 02 | 1962 | 1964 | Chairman, Development Committee on Telangana | |
| 03 | 1967 | 1972 | Member, 04th Assembly | |
| 04 | 1968 | 1968 | Member, Rules Committee | |
| 05 | 1972 | 1978 | Member, 05th Assembly | |
| 06 | 1973 | 1978 | Cabinet Minister, Irrigation (State government) | |
| 07 | 1974 | 1978 | Cabinet Minister, Revenue & Legislative Affairs (State government). | |
| 08 | 1981 | 1985 | Member, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council | |
| 09 | 1982 | 1985 | Member, Committee on Government Assurances | |
| 10 | 1989 | 1991 | Member, 09th Lok Sabha | |
| 11 | 1990 | 1991 | Member, Committee on Petitions | |
| 12 | 1990 | 1991 | Consultative Committee, Ministry of Labour | |
| 14 | 1990 | 1991 | Consultative Committee, Ministry of Welfare |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Election Results 1989" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Third Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly". Andhra Pradesh Legislature. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Fourth Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly". Andhra Pradesh Legislature. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Fifth Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly". Andhra Pradesh Legislature. Archived from the original on 13 March 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Former APCC chief Narsa Reddy no more - The Hindu". The Hindu. 29 January 2024. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.