P. Janardhan Reddy

P Janardhan Reddy
Personal details
Born	12 January 1948 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died	December 28, 2007(2007-12-28) (aged 59) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Political party	Indian National Congress Party (INC)
Spouse(s)	P. Sulochana
Profession	Union leader

P. Janardhan Reddy popularly known as PJR (January 12, 1948 – December 28, 2007), was an Indian politician and labour leader. He had served as MLA five times for the Hyderabad constituency of Khairtabad. He was MLA for the constituency in 1978, 1985, 1989, 1994, and 2004 until his death. He belonged to the Congress party.^[1]

Early life

P. Janardhan Reddy was born in Hyderabad to P. Papi Reddy and Shivamma. He did his Polytechnic Diploma.

Political career

P. Janardhan Reddy started his career as a trade union leader in 1967.

He was first elected to the assembly in 1978. He was Labour Minister in the ministry headed by his mentor T. Anjaiah in 1980. He was the CLP leader from 1994 till 1999.^[2]

He had been a known loyalist of Gandhi family (Indira, Sanjay, Rajiv, and Sonia).

He is the only Leader in AP with a temple built for him^{[citation needed]}. Even today people convey their gratitude for the great leader who had been always as a support for the poor and needy.

Death

Reddy suffered a heart attack on December 28, 2007, while on his way to a party meeting.^[3] He was rushed to hospital but died on the way. After his death, his son P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy was elected to the MLA.^[4]

Personal life

P.Janardhan Reddy was married to Sulochana. They have a son P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy and a daughter Vijaya. His son P. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy is carrying his fathers name with great honour as the elected MLA of the same constituency.

References

1. ^ http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/04/01/stories/2004040102070500.htm
2. ^ http://www.rediff.com/news/1999/mar/15ap.htm
3. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/30/stories/2007123054070600.htm
4. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/27/stories/2008032757770300.htm

P.Janardhan Reddy got married to P.Sulochana. They have a son P. Vishnuvardhan Reddy and four daughters Gayathri, Anuragini, Vijaya,and pavani 'Fathers Name: P Papi Reddy; Mother's Name: Sivamma. His son P. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy elected MLA of the Jublee hilss constituency. He is the only Leader in AP with a temple built for him.^{[citation needed]} Even today people convey their gratitude for the great leader who had been always as a support for the poor and needy.

External links

• Thousands pay last respects to Janardhan Reddy, Hindustan Times, December 29, 2007

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Name	Reddy, P. Janardhan
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	12 January 1948
Place of birth	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date of death	2007-12-28
Place of death	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India