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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = P. Janardhan Reddy
| name = Paripati Janardhan Reddy
| image = Indian National Congress party MLA, P. Janardhan Reddy.jpg
| image = Indian National Congress party MLA, P. Janardhan Reddy.jpg
| office = 11th [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Leader of the opposition <br> Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
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| birth_date = 12 January 1948
| governor = *[[Shankar Dayal Sharma]]<br>
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| birth_place = [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]
*[[Krishan Kant]]
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| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2007|12|28|1948|01|12}}
| predecessor = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]
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| death_place = Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| profession = [[trade union|Union leader]]
| successor = [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]]
| term_start = 1994
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| spouse = P. Sulochana
| term_end = 1999
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| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
| constituency = [[Khairatabad Assembly constituency|Khairatabadu]]
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| birth_date = 12 January 1948
| 1blankname = Chief Minister
| 1namedata = *[[N. T. Rama Rao|Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ]]<br>
*[[N. Chandrababu Naidu|Nara Chandrababu Naidu]]
| office1 = [[Andhra Pradesh| Member of Legislative Assembly<br>Andhra Pradesh]]
| predecessor1 = [[K. Vijayarama Rao]]
| successor1 = [[P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy|Paripati Vishnuvardhan Reddy]]
| term_start1 = 2004
| term_end1 = 2007
| constituency1 = [[Khairatabad Assembly constituency|Khairatabadu]]
| predecessor2 = M. Ramchander Rao
| successor2 = [[K. Vijayarama Rao]]
| term_start2 = 1985
| term_end2 = 1999
| constituency2 = [[Khairatabad Assembly constituency|Khairatabadu]]
| predecessor3 = Nagam Krishna Rao
| successor3 = M. Ramchander Rao
| term_start3 = 1978
| term_end3 = 1983
| constituency3 = [[Khairatabad Assembly constituency|Khairatabadu]]
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| birth_place = [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India (now in [[Telangana]], [[India]])
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| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2007|12|28|1948|01|12}}
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| death_place = Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
| profession = [[trade union|Union leader]]
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| spouse = Paripati Sulochana
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| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
}}
}}


'''P. Janardhan Reddy''' (12 January 1948&nbsp;– 28 December 2007), popularly known as '''PJR''', was an [[Indian National Congress]] party leader and labour leader from Andhra Pradesh. He was elected and served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) five times for the [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] constituency of [[Khairtabad]] until his death.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/04/01/stories/2004040102070500.htm|title=The Hindu : P. Janardhan Reddy files nomination from Khairatabad|date=31 December 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231073206/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/04/01/stories/2004040102070500.htm|access-date=25 November 2021|url-status=usurped|archive-date=31 December 2007}}</ref>
'''Paripati Janardhan Reddy''' (12 January 1948&nbsp;– 28 December 2007), popularly known as '''PJR''', was an [[Indian National Congress]] party leader and labour leader from Andhra Pradesh. He was elected and served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) five times for the [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] constituency of [[Khairtabad]] until his death.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/04/01/stories/2004040102070500.htm|title=The Hindu : P. Janardhan Reddy files nomination from Khairatabad|date=31 December 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231073206/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/04/01/stories/2004040102070500.htm|access-date=25 November 2021|url-status=usurped|archive-date=31 December 2007}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Reddy was married to Sulochana. They have a son, [[P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy]], and four daughters. Their first daughter, Gayathri Reddy, the second Anuragini Reddy, the third Vijaya Reddy, and the youngest is Pavani Reddy.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}
Reddy was married to Sulochana. They have a son, [[P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy]], and four daughters. Their first daughter, Gayathri Reddy, the second Anuragini Reddy, the third Vijaya Reddy, and the youngest is Pavani Reddy.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}
Their grandsons are Prabath Reddy, Nihal Reddy, Rahul Reddy, Nithin Reddy, Kritin Reddy, Janavardhan Redy


Reddy suffered a heart attack on 28 December 2007, while on his way to a party meeting. He was rushed to hospital but died on the way. Thousands of people milled around his house to pay their respects to their leader. He was cremated with state honours in the presence of thousands of his followers and congress leaders.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Thousands-turn-up-for-PJRs-funeral/articleshow/2661568.cms | title=Thousands turn up for PJR's funeral | date=30 December 2007 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=24 June 2019 }}</ref>
Reddy suffered a heart attack on 28 December 2007, while on his way to a party meeting. He was rushed to hospital but died on the way. Thousands of people milled around his house to pay their respects to their leader. He was cremated with state honours in the presence of thousands of his followers and congress leaders.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Thousands-turn-up-for-PJRs-funeral/articleshow/2661568.cms | title=Thousands turn up for PJR's funeral | date=30 December 2007 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=24 June 2019 }}</ref>

Latest revision as of 06:58, 22 November 2024

Paripati Janardhan Reddy
11th Leader of the opposition
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1994–1999
Governor
Chief Minister
Preceded byN. T. Rama Rao
Succeeded byY. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
ConstituencyKhairatabadu
Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra Pradesh
In office
2004–2007
Preceded byK. Vijayarama Rao
Succeeded byParipati Vishnuvardhan Reddy
ConstituencyKhairatabadu
In office
1985–1999
Preceded byM. Ramchander Rao
Succeeded byK. Vijayarama Rao
ConstituencyKhairatabadu
In office
1978–1983
Preceded byNagam Krishna Rao
Succeeded byM. Ramchander Rao
ConstituencyKhairatabadu
Personal details
Born12 January 1948
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (now in Telangana, India)
Died28 December 2007(2007-12-28) (aged 59)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseParipati Sulochana
ProfessionUnion leader

Paripati Janardhan Reddy (12 January 1948 – 28 December 2007), popularly known as PJR, was an Indian National Congress party leader and labour leader from Andhra Pradesh. He was elected and served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) five times for the Hyderabad constituency of Khairtabad until his death.[1]

Early life

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P. Janardhan Reddy was born on 12 January 1948 to P. Papi Reddy and Shivamma in Domalguda, Hyderabad. He received a diploma in Electrical Engineering from a polytechnic college.

Reddy worked as a supervisor in the AP Electrical Equipment Corporation in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad.

Political career

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Reddy started his career as a trade union leader in 1967. He represented many industrial trade unions before entering mainstream politics. He represented labour unions of Hyderabad Alwin, Kesavram Cements, NTPC and Vizag Steel factory. He was also the President for Associated Glass Industries Workers Union, A.P. Electrical Equipment Corporation Employees Union, A.P. Agro Industries Employees Union and Krishi Engines.

Reddy was first elected to Andhra Pradesh assembly in 1978 and four more times (1985, 1989, 1994 and 2004) from Khairatabad constituency in Hyderabad, which is one of the most populous constituencies in the state. He lost only once to Telugu Desam rivals in 1999 Assembly elections.

Reddy was Minister of Co-Operation and Youth Services in 1980, Archives Minister in 1982, Labour, Employment and Housing Minister from 1990 to 1992, and Civil Supplies Minister in 1993.

As Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader between 1994 and 1999, he led Congress members in the assembly. He was an effective leader of the opposition during the regime of N.T. Rama Rao and N. Chandrababu Naidu. He led many popular agitations in Hyderabad city against Telugu Desam governments. He was a supporter of separate state for Telangana. He actively fought for a fair share of funds for Telangana region.

Personal life

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Reddy was married to Sulochana. They have a son, P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy, and four daughters. Their first daughter, Gayathri Reddy, the second Anuragini Reddy, the third Vijaya Reddy, and the youngest is Pavani Reddy.[citation needed]

Reddy suffered a heart attack on 28 December 2007, while on his way to a party meeting. He was rushed to hospital but died on the way. Thousands of people milled around his house to pay their respects to their leader. He was cremated with state honours in the presence of thousands of his followers and congress leaders.[2]

After Reddy's death, his son P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy and daughter Vijaya Reddy entered into politics. P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy was elected as the MLA from Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency.[3]

Reddy's daughter Vijaya Reddy, initially an independent candidate, joined YSR Congress in 2012.[4] She left YSR Congress to join TRS with her followers in 2014.[5]

Honors

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P. Janardhan Reddy's statue was unveiled at the Khairatabad junction on the first anniversary of his death. His daughter, Vijaya Reddy, started the PJR foundation in 2011 for the welfare of the common people.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "The Hindu : P. Janardhan Reddy files nomination from Khairatabad". 31 December 2007. Archived from the original on 31 December 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Thousands turn up for PJR's funeral". The Times of India. 30 December 2007. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  3. ^ "PJR's son wins with record margin". Thehindu.com. 2 June 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  4. ^ "PJR's daughter joins YSRC". Thehindu.com. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Congress leader Janardhan Reddy's daughter joins TRS with followers". Deccan Chronicle. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
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