Kasaraneni Sadasivarao

Dr. Kasaraneni Sadasivarao (1923-2012) was an Indian surgeon and politician. He hailed from Takkelapadu in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2]

Kasaraneni Sadasivarao
Born(1923-10-13)13 October 1923
Takkelapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died11 September 2012(2012-09-11) (aged 88)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
SpouseKasaraneni Jayapradamba
Children5

Career

After the death of his wife, he retired from public life and lived in his family home in Guntur. In memory of his spouse, he started the "Dr. Jayapradamba Degree College"[3] in Guntur, which aims to provide education at an affordable price for youngsters. He was also the founding secretary of Nagarjuna Educational Society and served as its president for a number of years which expanded under his tenure.[4]

He was an elected to Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh from Pedakurapadu constituency in 1985. He was a member of Telugu Desam Party.[5] Although Rao was a notable surgeon, he had a limited political career.[6]

Death

He died at his home on 11 September 2012.

References
  1. State Elections 2004 – Partywise Comparison for 105-Peddakurapadu Constituency of ANDHRA PRADESH
  2. Staff Reporter (12 September 2012). "Kasaraneni Sadasiva Rao dead". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  3. "Collegein.net". Collegein.net. Archived from the original on 4 August 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  4. "The Hindu : Metro Plus Vijayawada / Personality : Teachers' guide". Archived from the original on 19 June 2007. Retrieved 3 March 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. rosaiahbook correction 4th time 17-502.pmd
  6. "Former Andhra Pradesh legislator Sada Siva Rao no more". NDTV.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
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