Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy

Bhavanam Venkatrami Reddy (18 July 1931 – 7 April 2002) was the chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from February–September 1982. He was a member of the Congress party and served as cabinet minister in various AP governments.

Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy
8th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
In office 24 February 1982 – 20 September 1982
Governor	K. C. Abraham
Deputy Chief Minister	C. Jagannatha Rao (1982)
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(2002-04-07) (aged 70)
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse	Bhavanam Jayaprada
Children	4

Early life

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.^[1] One of his daughters, Rajyasree, is married to cardiac surgeon and the founder of KIMS Hospitals, Bhaskar Rao Bollineni.^[2]

Career

His political career started in the 1970s as a Youth Congress activist. From there he reached the position of Member of Legislative Assembly and later became education minister in Chenna Reddy's cabinet in 1978. He served in the cabinet of Tanguturi Anjaiah before becoming chief minister on 24 February 1982. He served as the chief minister until 19 September 1982, representing Congress.

Personal life

He died on 7 April 2002 after brief illness, 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.

References

1. "Former CM Bhavanam Venkatram dies". The Times of India.
2. "Dil Se : Dr Bhaskar Rao - Lifeline to the heart".