Kandula Obul Reddy (7 July 1901 – 3 January 1993), popularly known as Obul Reddy was an Indian politician. He held prominent roles throughout his career, serving as the General Secretary of the Congress for Madras State and later as a Cabinet Minister and as a Parliamentarian. His contributions extended beyond the realm of politics, as he also served as the chairman for APSRTC and AP Agricultural University. Additionally, he held the esteemed position of Honorary Life President of the AP Freedom Fighters Association.

Early and personal life

Kandula Obul Reddy was born on 7 July 1901 in Madras Sate.

Timeline

* 1918: Attended Kurnool High School. * 1924: Pursued studies at MadanaPalli Degree College (Chittor District). * 1942: Led the Shistu (Tax) Nirakarna Udyamam in Tippyapalem Village, Markapuram (Tq), was arrested, and spent 2 years in Yerravade Jail, where he encountered Gandhi. * 1944: Engaged in Rythu Udyamam alongside NG Raga, arrested, and served 1 year and 9 months in Madras Central Jail. * 1952: Contested the Cumbum Constituency on behalf of Krishikar Lok Party but lost to Adapala Ramaswami (CPI). * 1955: Elected as MLA for India National Congress (INC), defeating P. Subbiah, and served as Minister for Forest and Agriculture. * 1962: Secured victory as MLA for INC from Markapuram, assuming the role of Agricultural Minister. * 1967: Faced defeat in elections against Independent C.Vengiaah from Markapuram. * 1972: Won the MLA seat for INC from Yerragonda Palam against P. Subbiah, appointed as Agriculture Minister. * 1978: Emerged victorious as MLA for INC from Cumbum against Md. Sharif (Janata Party), serving as Medium & Major Irrigation Minister. He spearheaded numerous irrigation projects, laying foundation stones for several initiatives during his tenure, aimed at agricultural enhancement and the transformation of Andhra Pradesh into fertile land. Gundlakamma_Project

''Gundakammla Reservoir Project Grand Opening Ceremony by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy''

Gundlakamma Reservoir Project

Kandula Obul Reddy Gundlakamma Reservoir Project: Gundlakamma Reservoir Project is an

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project located in Prakasam district in

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. The project is named after Late Kandula Obul Reddy. It is expected to provide irrigation facilities to an ayacut of 80,060 Acres (32,400 Ha) under Rabi and 62,368 Acres (25,240 Ha) under Khariff for the lands covered in 6

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and drinking water supply to 43 villages enroute and

Ongole Ongole (), natively known as Ongolu, is a city in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Prakasam district. It is known for Ongole cattle, an indigenous breed of oxen. Etymology The name 'Ongole' i ...

town Municipality round the year in Prakasam District. KORnew

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reddy, Kandula Obul Lok Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh India MPs 1977–1979 India MPs 1980–1984 Indian National Congress politicians from Andhra Pradesh 1901 births 1993 deaths