K V Ranga Reddy
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Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy popularly known as K. V. Ranga Reddy (1890-1970) is a former Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He is a freedom fighter who fought the Telangana Rebellion
against the Nizams.
, who were against Hyderabad state to be integrated into independent India.
He was a Minister of Revenue in 1959 in Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy's government. He became Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1969. He participated in the Telangana Movement
and is known for his forthright speech at Siddiambar Bazar which ended with his words Ghulam Ki Zindagi Se Mauth Acchi.
. He was also a member of Indra Seva Sadan Society, established by Sangam Laxmibai in 1952 for achieving their objective of assisting women and girls. A girls college of the trust was named in his honour as, K. V. Ranga Reddy Degree College for Women
He also started K. V. Ranga Reddy Women's hostel.
, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana Rebellion
The Telangana Rebellion or Vetti Chakiri Movement also known as Telangana Raithanga Sayudha Poratam was a communist-led peasant rebellion against the feudal lords of the Telangana region and later against the princely state of Hyderabad between 1946 and 1951...
against the Nizams.
Early life
Chenna Reddy was born to K. V. Ranga Reddy and Buchamma in a village, Pedda Managalaram near Hyderabad.Political career
The Ranga Reddy District in Andhra Pradesh is named after him, for fighting the RazakarsRazakars (Hyderabad)
Razakars were a private militia organized by Qasim Razvi to support the rule of Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII and resist the integration of Hyderabad State in India....
, who were against Hyderabad state to be integrated into independent India.
He was a Minister of Revenue in 1959 in Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy's government. He became Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1969. He participated in the Telangana Movement
Telangana movement
The Telangana movement refers to a group of related political activities organized to support the creation of a new state of Telangana, from the existing state of Andhra Pradesh in South India...
and is known for his forthright speech at Siddiambar Bazar which ended with his words Ghulam Ki Zindagi Se Mauth Acchi.
Educationist
K. V. Ranga Reddy also founded the educational institution, A. V. CollegeA. V. College
Andhra Vidyalaya College of Arts, Science and Commerce, popularly known as A. V. College, is an educational institution located in Hyderabad, India. The college offers B.Pharmacy graduate and post graduate courses...
. He was also a member of Indra Seva Sadan Society, established by Sangam Laxmibai in 1952 for achieving their objective of assisting women and girls. A girls college of the trust was named in his honour as, K. V. Ranga Reddy Degree College for Women
He also started K. V. Ranga Reddy Women's hostel.
Personal life
K. V. Ranga Reddy was married to Tungabadramma. His brother's(Konda Narayan Reddy) daughter was married to Marri Chenna ReddyMarri Chenna Reddy
Marri Channa Reddy was an Indian politician active in several states. He was the governor of Uttar Pradesh , governor of Punjab , governor of Rajasthan from February 1992 to May 1993, and governor of Tamil Nadu from 1993 until his death. He was a leader of Indian National Congress Party...
, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.