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Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy
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Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy | |
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| 8th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 24 February 1982 – 20 September 1982 | |
| Governor | K. C. Abraham |
| Preceded by | Tanguturi Anjaiah |
| Succeeded by | Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 July 1931 Muppalla, Guntur District, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 7 April 2002 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Bhavanam Jayaprada |
| Children | 4 |
Bhavanam Venkatrami Reddy (18 July 1931 – 7 April 2002) was the chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) between February 1982 and September 1982. He was a member of the Congress party and served as cabinet minister in various AP governments.
His active carrier in politics started in 1970s. He started his political career as a Youth Congress activist. From there he reached the position of Member of Legislative Assembly later became education minister in Chenna Reddy's cabinet in 1978. He also served in the cabinet of Tanguturi Anjaiah before becoming chief minister on 24 February 1982. He only served as the chief minister for a brief period, until 19 September 1982, representing Indian National Congress.
He passed away on 7th April 2002 after brief illness. He was suffering respiratory issues. His wife to Bhavanam Jayaparadha is also a noted politician who served as State Minister. He was known to be a great leader who tirelessly worked for the welfare of people.
Personal life[edit]
Reddy was born in Muppalla village in Guntur District Madras Presidency then British India. Reddy married to Bhavanam Jayaparadha and has one son and three daughters.
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