Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy
| Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy బైరెడ్డి రాజశేఖర్ రెడ్డి | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson of the Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi | |
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Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
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In office 1994–2004 | |
| Constituency | Nandikotkur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Member of the Telugu Desam Party | |
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In office 1994–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1954 Nandikotkur, Andhra State, India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Political party |
Telugu Desam Party (1994–2012) Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi (2013–present) |
| Children | Shabari Reddy,sharvani reddy |
| Residence |
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Alma mater |
Badruka College, Hyderabad Sir CR Reddy College, Eluru |
Byreddy Rajasekhar Reddy (born 1954) is an Indian politician and founder of Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi, for separate statehood for Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] He is fighting for rights of people of Rayalaseema, and was opposed to the formation of Rayala Telangana.[3]
Early life
He was born in Muchumarri village, Pagidyal mandal in Nandikotkur, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh to Byreddy Seshasayana Reddy and late Srimati Susheelamma. Shree Seshasayana Reddy was a three time MLA and he also served as an MLC.[4] Rajasekhar Reddy studied at Badruka College, Hyderabad affiliated to Osmania University(B.Com1972-75)and he did M.Com at Sir CR Reddy College, Eluru, West Godavari District AP
Career
He was an MLA from Nandikotkur constituency in 1994 and 1999 with Telugu Desam Party.[5] He lost election in 2004 and 2009 general elections.
Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi
He quit TDP in September 2012 and formed Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi (RPS).[6] He has been opposing the bifurcation of the state, and is demanding separate Rayalseema, in case Telangana statehood is granted.
He did various programmes to bring into focus the problems of Rayalaseema. He undertook a 4 month long Tractor Yatra across the region, covering over 3000 kilometers.
He started ground level (village level) Bus YATRA program to bring into focus the problems of Rayalaseema from February 2016.
He is launching a political outfit soon in Tirupathi.
References
- ↑ "Decide on Seema, Byreddy to Shinde". Deccan Chronicle. 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
- ↑ "Byreddy blames top Andhra Pradesh leaders". Deccan Chronicle. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
- ↑ "Byreddy is against Rayala Telangana". Deccan Chronicle. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
- ↑ "Telugu Desam leaders desert cadre in Kurnool district". Newindianexpress.com. 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
- ↑ "Ex-TDP leader on fast over Rayalaseema cause". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
- ↑ "Telangana issue boils Seemandhra, protests erupt for united Andhra Pradesh : South, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 2009-12-09. Retrieved 2013-07-05.