Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy
Bhavanam Venkatrami Reddy (18 July 1931 – 7 April 2002) was the chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) from February-September 1982. He was a member of the Congress party and served as cabinet minister in various AP governments.
Bhavanam Venkata RamiReddy | |
|---|---|
| 8th Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 24 February 1982 – 20 September 1982 | |
| Governor | K. C. Abraham |
| Preceded by | Tanguturi Anjaiah |
| Succeeded by | Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 July 1931 Muppalla, Guntur District, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 7 April 2002 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Bhavanam Jayaprada |
| Children | 4 |
Early life
Reddy was born in Muppalla village in Guntur District Madras Presidency then British India. Reddy married to Bhavanam Jayaparadha and has one son and three daughters.[1] One of his daughters, Rajyasree, is married to cardiac surgeon and the founder of KIMS Hospitals, Bhaskar Rao Bollineni.[2]
Career
His political career started in the 1970s as a Youth Congress activist. From there he reached the position of Member of Legislative Assembly and later became education minister in Chenna Reddy's cabinet in 1978. He served in the cabinet of Tanguturi Anjaiah before becoming chief minister on 24 February 1982. He served as the chief minister until 19 September 1982, representing Congress.
Personal life
He died on 7 April 2002 after brief illness, suffering respiratory issues. His wife to Bhavanam Jayaparadha is also a noted politician who served as State Minister. He was known to be a great leader who tirelessly worked for the welfare of people.
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