J. C. Diwakar Reddy is a politician from Andhra Pradesh. He won the Anantapur seat in the 2014 Indian general election as a Telugu Desam Party candidate.[1][2] J. C. Diwakar Reddy was born to J. C. Nagi Reddy in Juturu village, Peddapappur Mandal, Anantapur District (a well known politician and freedom fighter in Anantapur district).
J.C Diwakar Reddy | |
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![]() J. C. Diwakar Reddy in 2018 | |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 16 May 2014 – 23 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Anantha Venkatarami Reddy |
Succeeded by | Talari Rangaiah |
Constituency | Anantapur |
Minister for Panchayat Raj Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 14 May 2004 – 20 May 2009 | |
Governor | |
Chief Minister | Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy |
Preceded by | Veera Reddy Bijivemula |
Succeeded by | Botsa Satyanarayana |
Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 1985–2014 | |
Preceded by | M. Kesava Reddy |
Succeeded by | J. C. Prabhakar Reddy |
Constituency | Tadipatri |
Personal details | |
Born | Juturu, Pedda Pappur mandal, Andhra Pradesh | 23 February 1944
Political party | Telugu Desam Party (since 2014) |
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (until 2014) |
Spouse | Smt Vijaya Reddy |
Children | 2 (son & daughter) |
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Relatives |
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Residence(s) | Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh |
Alma mater | Karnatak University |
As of 7 December, 2016 Source: [1] |
Political career
editDiwakar Reddy won six consecutive terms as an MLA from the constituency in 1985, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009 from Tadipatri constituency in the Anantapur district. He was denied entry into the cabinet in 2009 and also later in N. Kiran Kumar Reddy’s ministry in 2010. He served as Pro tem Speaker in 2011 .[3]
Personal life
editJC Reddy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. He has a son JC Pavan Reddy and a daughter.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Constituencywise-All Candidates". Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "TDP MP Diwakar Reddy, who caused airport ruckus in June, abruptly announces resignation". 21 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ "Profile of J.C.Diwakar Reddy- Tadipatri – hello ap". 9 December 2013.
- ^ http://www.morningcable.com/378-top-stories/17286-nadendla-manohar-elected-speaker.html