Kiran Kumar Reddy
N. Kiran Kumar Reddy | |
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Pileru | |
In office 1999–2009 | |
Preceded by | Chintala Ramachandra Reddy |
Succeeded by | Defunct |
In office 1989–1994 | |
Preceded by | Nallari Amaranath Reddy |
Succeeded by | Chintala Ramachandra Reddy |
Constituency | Vayalpad |
Personal details | |
Born | Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy 13 September 1959 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (now in Telangana, India) |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2023 - present) |
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (until March 2014 & 2018 - 2023) Jai Samaikyandhra Party (2014 – 2018) |
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Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy (born 13 September 1959) is an Indian politician who served as the 16th
Reddy was sworn in as the 16th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 25 November 2010. A four-time
In April 2023, Reddy joined Bharatiya Janata Party[2] in New Delhi in presence of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.[3]
Early life
Kiran Kumar Reddy was a member of the
Political career
Reddy was elected to Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1989 after his father's death.
He re-joined the Congress party in July 2018 in the presence of Congress president Rahul Gandhi.[11] In April 2023, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party.[2]
As Speaker
Reddy was unanimously elected as Speaker of the 13th Andhra Pradesh Assembly in June 2009. His name for the speaker's post was proposed by erstwhile chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy,
As Chief Minister
Reddy was made to be the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after incumbent
Welfare programmes
Reddy is credited with launching schemes such as Mee Seva, Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu, SC/ST Sub-Plan, Bangaru Thalli, Mana Biyyam, Amma Hastham, and the Chittor water scheme.
Jai Samaikyandhra Party
On 11 March 2014, Reddy wanted to launch a new political party in order to survive in the state and named as
Bharatiya Janata Party
Reddy left the Congress Party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party in April 2023.[14]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Former Andhra CM Kiran Kumar Reddy floats Jai Samaikyandhra Party". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ^ a b Anshuman, Kumar (7 April 2023). "Former Andhra Pradesh CM Kiran Kumar Reddy joins BJP, slams Congress 'high command' for damaging party across country". The Economic Times. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ Dara, Gopi (7 April 2023). "Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Congress leader N Kiran Kumar Reddy joins BJP - Vijayawada News". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Andhra CM Rosaiah resigns citing personal reasons", Business Standard, 24 November 2010.
- ^ "Cong mulling a Reddy CM to stop Jaganaut?", The Times of India, 9 July 2010.
- ^ "Kiran Kumar Reddy's profile". The New Indian Express. 24 November 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Highlight people's problems, Speaker tells parties ", The HINDU, 17 August 2010.
- ^ Career statistics of Reddy from Cricketarchive
- ^ The Hindu : Front Page : Kiran Kumar to take over as Speaker[usurped]. Hinduonnet.com (26 May 2009). Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Chief Whip denies encroachment charge. The Hindu (6 November 2006). Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ "Kiran Reddy Meets Rahul Gandhi; to Re-enter Congress Party | INDToday". 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Kiran Kumar Reddy resigns as Andhra CM and quits Congress Party". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ "Kiran Kumar Reddy launches his party, blames Congress, BJP, TDP for Andhra Pradesh split". The Economic Times.
- ^ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/former-andhra-pradesh-cm-kiran-kumar-reddy-joins-bjp-slams-congress-leadership/articleshow/99315639.cms