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 | Madras Presidency | 7 July 1901,
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 |
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]
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.
Kandula Obul Reddy was born on 7 July 1901 in Madras Sate.
Gundakammla Reservoir Project Grand Opening Ceremony by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
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]