Kandula Obul Reddy Explained

Birth Date:7 July 1901, Madras Presidency
Nationality:Indian
Profession:Politician
Spouse:Kandula Gaja Lakshmi
Children:3
Father:Kandula Nagi Reddy
Mother:Kandula Chennamma
Party:Indian National Congress
Otherparty:Krishikar Lok Party
Office:Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Term Start:1977
Term End:1984
Predecessor:Y. Eswara Reddy
Successor:D. Narayana Reddy
Constituency:Kadapa
Office1:Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra Pradesh
Term Start1:1972
Term End1:1977
Predecessor1:Poola Subbaiah
Successor1:Constituency Dissolved (Again retained in 2009 as per 2008 Delimitation Act)
Constituency1:Yerragondapalem
Term Start2:1956
Term End2:1967
Predecessor2:Andhra Pradesh Assembly Created
Successor2:C. Vengaiah
Constituency2:Markapuram
Office3:Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra State
Term Start3:1955
Term End3:1956
Predecessor3:N. Venkataiah
Successor3:Andhra Pradesh Assembly Created
Constituency3:Markapuram

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.

Early and personal life

Kandula Obul Reddy was born on 7 July 1901 in Madras Sate.

Timeline

Gundakammla Reservoir Project Grand Opening Ceremony by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy

Gundlakamma Reservoir Project

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Correspondent . Special . 2020-11-04 . Former MLA Sivananda Reddy dead . 2024-04-03 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  2. Web site: archive . From our online . 2012-05-14 . Gundlakamma project dedicated to nation . 2024-04-03 . The New Indian Express . en.
  3. News: Murali . S. . 2019-07-24 . Divert Krishna waters to Gundlakamma reservoir: ryots . 2024-04-03 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.