Shri Sudini Jaipal Reddy

• Name: Shri Sudini Jaipal Reddy
• Date of Birth: 16 Jan 1942
• Passed Away On: 28 Jul 2019
• Religion: Hindu
• Location: Hyderabad,Telangana
• Address: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana

Sudini Jaipal Reddy was one of the tallest leaders of Congress Party. The five-time member of Lok Sabha, four-time MLA and two-time Rajya Sabha member, he was amongst the most senior and experienced leader of Congress party. During his long career, he served as Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Union Minister for Urban Development, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas. He was the Union Minister for the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Ministry of Science and Technology from 29 October 2012 to 18 May 2014.

Reddy was born on 16 January 1942 in Madgul which was then in Hyderabad State. Today it is part of present-day Telangana State. He did his M.A. from the Osmania University, Hyderabad.  Reddy joined the Indian National Congress in 1970. He entered active public life as MLA from Kalwakurthy in Andhra Pradesh. He represented this assembly seat between 1969 and 1984, almost for four terms. A man of principle he was staunch opposer of political emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi cabinet. He joined Janata Party in 1977 but rejoined Congress Party again in 1999 and was elected to the 14th in 2004 from Miryalaguda constituency and the 15th in 2009 from Chavella. He was made Union Minister in Federal front government earlier and Congress-led UPA I and UPA II regimes. Known for his oratory skills, Reddy served as a spokesperson for his party and alliance. He was conferred Outstanding Parliamentarian Award in 1998 for his overall contribution in Parliament. Reddy also authored some books including “Ten Ideologies: The Great Asymmetry between Agrarianism and Industrialism”.

Illness and Death
Suffering from Pneumonia,  S. Jaipal Reddy passed away on 28th July 2019 at his Jubilee Hills residence. His death was mourned by many senior Congress party leaders and others. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

VicePresidentOfIndia: Deeply saddened by the demise of my close friend of 4 decades, Congress stalwart & former Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy. He served as Union Minister with distinction in various ministries. An exemplary orator, he was conferred ‘ Outstanding Parliamentarian Award’ in 1998.

PMO India: Shri Jaipal Reddy had years of experience in public life. He was respected as an articulate speaker and effective administrator. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and well-wishers in this hour of grief: PM @narendramodi

Rahul Gandhi: I’m sorry to hear about the sad demise of former Union Minister & veteran Congress leader Shri Jaipal Reddy Garu. An outstanding parliamentarian, great son of Telangana, he dedicated his entire life towards public service. My deepest condolences to his family & friends.

Sushma Swaraj: I am very sad to know that Shri Jaipal Reddy Ji is no more. We were together in Parliament for many years. He was very assertive in the House and very warm at personal level. I will miss a dear friend #JaipalReddy.

Amit Shah: Saddened to learn about the demise of former Union Minister, Shri Jaipal Reddy ji. My thoughts and prayers with his family and supporters. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.

Arvind Kejriwal: Shocked to hear about the passing away of veteran leader and former union minister Sh.  Jaipal Reddy ji. A gentleman politician who never compromised on principles will be missed by the country

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