K. C. Reddy

Politician

1902 – 1976

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Who was K. C. Reddy?

Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy was the first Chief Minister of Karnataka.

He was born in a Vokkaliga family hailing from Kyasamballi village in Bangarpet taluk of Kolar district. After his graduation in law, He along with other political activists, founded the ‘Praja Paksha’ in 1930. The aim of this party was to achieve responsible government in the Princely state of Mysore. The Praja paksha gained support in rural areas as it largely highlighted the issues of farmers. The Praja paksha and Praja mitra mandali joined to form the 'Praja Samyukta Paksha' [Mysore People's Federation] in 1934. K.C.Reddy was the president of the Mysore People's Federation from 1935 to 1937. Later, the federation merged with the Indian National Congress and participated in the freedom movement. K.C.Reddy served as the president of Mysore Congress twice, in 1937-38 and 1946-47. He was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

After India attained Independence in 1947, he was in the forefront of the 'Mysore Chalo' movement seeking responsible state government in Mysore State and went on to become the first Chief Minister of the state. He served in this position from 1947 to 1952.

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Born
1902
India
Also known as
  • Kysamballi Chengalaraya Reddy
Died
1976

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on July 23, 2013

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