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'{{Infobox MLA | name = P. Janardhan Reddy | image = Indian National Congress party MLA, P. Janardhan Reddy.jpg|thumb | birth_date = 12 January 1948 | birth_place = [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]] | death_date = {{death date and age|2007|12|28|1948|01|12}} | death_place = Hyderabad, Telangana, India | profession = [[trade union|Union leader]] | spouse = P. Sulochana | party = [[Indian National Congress Party]] }} '''P. Janardhan Reddy''' popularly known as '''PJR''' (January 12, 1948&nbsp;– December 28, 2007), 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>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/04/01/stories/2004040102070500.htm The Hindu : P. Janardhan Reddy files nomination from Khairatabad<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Early life== P. Janardhan Reddy was born on January 12th, 1948 to P. Papi Reddy and Shivamma in Domalguda, [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]]. He received a diploma in Electrical Engineering from a [[institute of technology|polytechnic college]]. Reddy worked as a supervisor in the AP Electrical Equipment Corporation in Sanathnagar, [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]]. He was a follower of former chief minister T. Anjaiah. ==Political career== 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 twice to Telugu Desam rivals in 1983 and 1999 Assembly elections. Reddy was Minister of Co-Operation and Youth Services in 1980, Archives Minister in 1982, Labour, Employmet 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. Reddy is known as assembly tiger and god for poor people His followers call him Sarkar ==Personal life== Reddy was married to Sulochana. They have a son, [[P. Vishnuvardhan]], and four daughters. Their first daughter's name is Gayathri Reddy, the second Anuragini Reddy, the third Vijaya Reddy, and the youngest is Pavani Reddy. Reddy suffered a heart attack on December 28, 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>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Thousands-turn-up-for-PJRs-funeral/articleshow/2661568.cms</ref> 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 [[Khairatabad Assembly constituency]].<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/pjrs-son-wins-with-record-margin/article1269848.ece</ref> Reddy's daughter Vijaya Reddy, initially an independent candidate, joined YSR Congress in 2012.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/pjrs-daughter-joins-ysrc/article3760696.ece</ref> She left YSR Congress to join TRS with her followers in 2014.<ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140821/nation-politics/article/congress-leader-janardhan-reddy%E2%80%99s-daughter-joins-trs-followers</ref> ==Honors== 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. ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== *[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=2a895a48-8dcd-40d8-9da1-83a61ad9a637&&Headline=Last+respects+paid+to+Janardhan+Reddy&strParent=strParentID Thousands pay last respects to Janardhan Reddy], ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', December 29, 2007 {{DEFAULTSORT:Reddy, P. Janardhan}} [[Category:1948 births]] [[Category:2007 deaths]] [[Category:People from Telangana]] [[Category:Telangana politicians]] [[Category:Telugu people]] [[Category:Telugu politicians]] [[Category:Leaders of the Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] [[Category:Indian National Congress politicians]] {{INC-politician-stub}} {{Telangana-politician-stub}}'