Chintala Kanaka Reddy (10 February 1951 – 11 May 2019) was an Indian politician and legislator. He won as an MLA from Malkajgiri assembly constituency in Telangana Legislative Assembly. He belonged to Telangana Rashtra Samithi.[1]
Chintala Kanaka Reddy | |
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Member Of Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2014–2018 | |
Constituency | Malkajgiri, Telangana |
Personal details | |
Born | Secunderabad | 10 February 1951
Died | 11 May 2019 | (aged 68)
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Telangana Rashtra Samithi |
Spouse | Prameela |
Children | Srinivas Reddy Sripal Reddy Shalini |
Residence(s) | Secunderabad, India |
Early life
editHe was born in Lothkunta in Secunderabad to Satyamma and Muthyam Reddy, a farmer. He has two brothers and three sisters. His elder brother, Chintala Venkat Reddy, is an acclaimed, innovative organic farmer, who holds patents in soil swapping techniques using zero fertilizers in farming.
Career
editHe was a grape growing farmer and was the President of Grape Growers Association in Andhra Pradesh.
Political career
editHe joined Praja Rajyam Party in 2008 and contested from Malkajgiri constituency and lost the election.[2] He joined TRS party in 2013 and won as an MLA in 2014 General Elections from the same constituency.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Malkajgiri: Fight among BJP, Congress and TRS". 20 April 2014.
- ^ Reddy, R. Ravikanth (9 April 2014). "Malkajgiri witnesses interesting clamour for tickets". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ KCR puts Telangana on hold, eyes elections - The New Indian Express
- ^ "Malkajgiri residents submit plea to MLA Kanaka Reddy". 9 June 2014.