Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy
Byredy Rajasekhar Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson of the Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1994–2004 | |
| Constituency | Nandikotkur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 Nandikotkur, Andhra State, India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2019-Present) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Residence(s) | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Alma mater | Badruka College, Hyderabad Sir CR Reddy College, Eluru |
Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy (born 1954) is an Indian politician and founder of Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi, for separate statehood for Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
He was born in Muchumarri village, Pagidyal mandal in Nandikotkur, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh to Byreddy Seshasayana Reddy and late Srimati Susheelamma. Shree Seshasayana Reddy was a three time MLA and he also served as an MLC.[3] Rajasekhar Reddy studied at Badruka College, Hyderabad affiliated to Osmania University (B.Com 1972–75) and he did M.Com at Sir CR Reddy College, Eluru, West Godavari District AP.
Career[edit]
He was an MLA & Cabinet Minister from Nandikotkur constituency in 1994 and 1999 with Telugu Desam Party.[4] He lost election in 2004 and 2009 general elections.
Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi[edit]
He quit TDP in September 2012 and formed Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi (RPS).[5] He has been opposing the bifurcation of the state, and is demanding separate Rayalseema, in case Telangana statehood is granted.
He did various programmes to bring into focus the problems of Rayalaseema. He undertook a 4-month-long Tractor Yatra across the region, covering over 3000 kilometers.
He started ground-level (village level) Bus YATRA program to bring into focus the problems of Rayalaseema from February 2016.
He is launching a political outfit soon in Tirupathi.
References[edit]
- ^ "Decide on Seema, Byreddy to Shinde". Deccan Chronicle. 25 January 2013. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ "Byreddy blames top Andhra Pradesh leaders". Deccan Chronicle. 5 July 2013. Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ "Telugu Desam leaders desert cadre in Kurnool district". New Indian Express. 8 October 2012. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ "Ex-TDP leader on fast over Rayalaseema cause". Zeenews.india.com. 4 July 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ "Telangana issue boils Seemandhra, protests erupt for united Andhra Pradesh : South, News". India Today. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 5 July 2013.