Tanguturi Anjaiah
| Tanguturi Anjaiah | |
|---|---|
| 7th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh | |
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In office 11 October 1980 – 24 February 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Marri Chenna Reddy |
| Succeeded by | Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy |
| Member of the Indian Parliament for Secunderabad | |
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In office 31 December 1984 – 27 November 1989 | |
| Preceded by | P. Shiv Shankar |
| Succeeded by | T. Manemma |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1929 Hyderabad State, India |
| Died | 1986 (aged 67 years) |
| Political party | Congress (I) |
| Spouse(s) | T. Manemma |
| Children | 1 Sons and 4 Daughters |
| Residence | Bhanoor, Hyderabad, TELANGANA, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Tanguturi Anjaiah (1919–1986) was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India from October 1980 to February 1982.
Early life
Tanguturi Anjaiah was born in Hyderabad.
Career
Anjaiah rose from a being worker at Hyderabad Allwyn Limited in Hyderabad to become a trade union leader and later Union Labour Minister.[1]
As the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, he was known for his accommodating politics; his cabinet of ministers was 72 member strong.[2] and the biggest in the history of Andhra Pradesh.
When Indira Gandhi replaced Anjaiah from the position of Chief Minister, he is believed to have remarked "I came by the grace of Madam and I am going under her orders; I don't know why I came... and why I am going."
Lumbini Park in Hyderabad was renamed as Anjaiah Lumbini park on his memory in 2006.[3]
Personal life
Anjaiah was married to T. Manemma. She served as a Secunderabad MP and as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Musheerabad. They have a son name T.Srinivas Reddy and four daughters.
See also
List of Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh
