G. Sayanna (5 March 1951 – 19 February 2023) was an Indian politician from Telangana state.[1] He hailed from the Scheduled Caste community and won Secunderabad Cantonment Assembly constituency reserved seat five times.[2]
G. Sayanna | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Telangana | |
| In office 2 June 2014 – 19 February 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Telangana Assembly Created |
| Succeeded by | G. Lasya Nanditha |
| Constituency | Secunderabad Cantonment |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 1994 - 2009 | |
| Preceded by | D. Narsing Rao |
| Succeeded by | P. Shankar Rao |
| Constituency | Secunderabad Cantonment |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 March 1951 Chikkadpally, Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Died | 19 February 2023 (aged 71) Hyderabad |
| Political party | Bharat Rashtra Samithi |
| Other political affiliations | Telugu Desam Party |
| Spouse | Geetha |
| Children | 3 daughters, including G. Lasya Nanditha |
| Parent(s) | Sayanna, Bhudevi |
| Residence | Hyderabad |
Early life
editG. Sayanna was born to Sayanna (Sr.) and Bhudevi in 1951 at Valbhapur, Nizamabad.He later on lived in Chikkadpally, Hyderabad. He was a graduate in science, arts and law from Osmania University. He married Geetha who is a law graduate and had three daughters Namratha, Niveditha and Lasya Nanditha. After his death, his daughter Lasya Nanditha won the MLA seat but she too died in a road accident on 23 February 2024.[3]
Political career
editSayanna began his political career in Telugu Desam Party and was elected to the Assembly from Secunderabad Cantonment in 1994, 1999 and 2004, he lost the seat in 2009 to Congress candidate P Shankar Rao in undivided Andhra Pradesh. He also served as director of HUDA (Hyderabad Urban Development Authority) six times in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. He worked as the Chairman of the House Committee on Rehabilitation of Street Children in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Sayanna also worked as a member of the House Committee on Child trafficking.[citation needed]
Sayanna wrested the seat in 2014 Telangana Assembly Elections on a TDP ticket and was a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Board (TTD) and quit membership in 2015 after joining TRS (now BRS) and retained the seat in 2018.[4]
Elections contested
edit| Year | Election | Constituency | Party | Opponent | Majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election | Secunderabad Cantonment | TDP | D. Narsing Rao (INC) | 3636 | Won |
| 1999 | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election | Secunderabad Cantonment | TDP | D. B. Devender (INC) | 29,941 | Won |
| 2004 | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election | Secunderabad Cantonment | TDP | Ravula Anjaiah (TRS) | 15,032 | Won |
| 2009 | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election | Secunderabad Cantonment | TDP | P. Shankar Rao (INC) | 4183 | Lost |
| 2014[5] | Telangana Legislative Assembly election | Secunderabad Cantonment | TDP | Gajjela Nagesh (TRS) | 3,275 | Won |
| 2018[6] | Telangana Legislative Assembly election | Secunderabad Cantonment | TRS | Sarvey Sathyanarayana (INC) | 37,563 | Won |
Death
editSayanna suffered from a kidney-related ailment and undergoing treatment at Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad. He was suffering from kidney and heart problems. He was admitted to the hospital on 18 February 2023 due to a heart attack and his condition was said to have deteriorated leading to his sudden death due to a cardiac arrest on 19 February 2023.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Telangana: 5-time Secunderabad Cantt MLA G Sayanna passes away". The Indian Express. 19 February 2023. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ The Hindu (19 February 2023). "BRS MLA from Secunderabad Cantonment G. Sayanna no more". Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Telangana MLA Dies After Car Loses Control, Crashes Into Divider". NDTV.com. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "'Merger Man' & 5-time Telangana's Secunderabad Cantonment MLA G Sayanna dies before his dream comes true". The Times of India. 20 February 2023. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Election Commission of India (2014). "Statistical Reports of 2014 Assembly Elections held in Telangana" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ India Today (12 December 2018). "Telangana election results: Here is the full list of winners". Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ India Today (19 February 2023). "G Sayanna, BRS MLA from Secunderabad Cantonment, passes away at 72". Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ The News Minute (19 February 2023). "Secunderabad Cantonment MLA from BRS G Sayanna passes away at 72". Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.