Veteran Congress leader Gade Venkat Reddy passes away at 89
Gade Venkat Reddy, a senior Congress leader and former minister in united Andhra Pradesh, passed away at the age of 89 after a brief illness. He was known for his significant contributions to the Delimitation Commission and the Telangana statehood discussions. Reddy's political career spanned several decades, during which he played a crucial role in various developmental projects in his constituency.
- ▪Gade Venkat Reddy passed away at his residence in Hyderabad after a brief illness.
- ▪He was a pivotal figure in the Delimitation of Parliament and Assembly constituencies.
- ▪Reddy served as an Associate Member of the Delimitation Commission and was involved in the Telangana statehood deliberations.
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Senior Congress leader and former minister in united Andhra Pradesh, Gade Venkat Reddy, will be remembered for his pivotal role in the Delimitation of Parliament and Assembly constituencies and his contributions during the Telangana statehood deliberations.Mr. Reddy, 89, passed away at his residence in Hyderabad on Friday after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife and three sons. His mortal remains will be taken to Pavuluru village in Inkollu mandal of Bapatla district on Saturday morning for the last rites.A seasoned Congress loyalist, Reddy first entered the Assembly in 1967 as a 29‑year‑old lawyer from Paruchur constituency, quickly earning the confidence of then Chief Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. He formed the Young MLAs Forum to back Narasimha Rao’s leadership.
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