Telangana Congress Leader A Revanth Reddy’s Remarkable Political Journey
A Revanth Reddy, a prominent member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and the current president of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), has had an eventful political career. Born on November 8, 1967, in Kondareddy Palli, Mahbubnagar district, Telangana, Reddy’s journey in politics began during his student days. His active involvement in student politics nurtured his passion for serving the community and advocating for the rights of the marginalized.
Reddy’s political forays include contesting local body elections in 2006 and emerging victorious as a ZPTC member from Midjil mandal as an independent candidate. He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) from the Hyderabad seat as an independent candidate in 2007. Reddy’s independent spirit and ability to connect with the masses caught the attention of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu, leading to his induction into the TDP in 2008.
In 2009, Reddy contested from Kodangal assembly constituency and won as a TDP candidate. His electoral success continued in 2014 when he retained his Kodangal assembly seat, cementing his position as a prominent political figure in Telangana. However, in 2017, together with 12 other MLAs, he resigned from the TDP and joined the Indian National Congress (INC) due to ideological differences and a belief that the INC could better serve the interests of the people of Telangana.
Throughout his political career, Reddy has experienced both victories and defeats. He contested the 2018 Telangana Assembly elections from Kodangal as a Congress candidate and lost to a TRS candidate. However, in the 2019 general elections, he emerged victorious, securing his place in the 17th Lok Sabha.
In June 2021, Reddy was appointed as the president of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), entrusting him with spearheading the party’s campaign in the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. Beyond his political accomplishments, Reddy is also known for his active family life. He is married to Geetha, niece of former union minister Jaipal Reddy, and the couple has a daughter, Nymisha.
Fast forward to recent events, Sunday’s victory in Telangana elections has positioned Reddy as the front-runner for the post of chief minister. The win serves as vindication for the political witch-hunt he has endured, including being detained by the police in Hyderabad during a protest against Chief Minister K Chandrsekhar Reddy (KCR). It is a triumphant moment for Reddy, who had once expressed emotional distress at being incarcerated during his daughter’s wedding. The victory should heal some of Reddy’s hurt, and he is now all set to be the next Chief Minister of the southern state.
Big celebrations were seen at Reddy’s residence and party headquarters in Gandhi Bhavan, after the Election Commission data showed that Congress had won in India’s youngest state. Congress supporters were dancing amid drumbeats outside Reddy’s residence, marking a significant triumph for the party and its supporters.
Currently serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Malkajgiri constituency in the 17th Lok Sabha, Reddy’s remarkable political journey is a testament to his resilience and dedication to serving the people of Telangana. With his recent victory, Reddy’s ascendancy to the role of Chief Minister appears imminent. As he assumes this new role, he is poised to further impact the political landscape of Telangana and solidify his position as one of the state’s prominent political figures.
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