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'''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 [[Indian National Congress|Congress party]] and served as cabinet minister in various AP governments. | '''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 [[Indian National Congress|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 [[Indian Youth Congress|Youth Congress]] activist. From there he reached the position of Member of Legislative Assembly later became education minister in [[Marri Chenna Reddy|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== | ==Personal life== | ||
Reddy was married to Bhavanam | 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. | ||
{{Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh}} | {{Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh}} | ||