Shri K.Chengalaraya Reddy

Members Bioprofile

REDDY, SHRI K. C, B.A. B.L., Cong., (Mysore—Chikballapur–1962):  S. of Shri B. Venkata Reddy; B. Rajupet, May 4, 1902; ed. at Pachaiyappa’s College and Law College Madras; m. Shrimati Sarojamma, 1934; 5 S. and 1 D.; Agriculturist and Public Worker; President, Mysore Peoples’ Federation, 1935—37; Member, Executive Council, All India States Peoples’ Conference, 1944-45; President, Kolar District Board, 1933—37; Effected coalition of Peoples Federation with the Mysore Congress in October, 1937; Member, Working Committee of the Mysore Congress, 1937—52; President Mysore Congress, 1937-38 and 1946-47; Member, Mysore Legislature, 1930—52; Member, Constituent Assembly, 1947—50; Was leader of Mysore Congress Parliamentary Party, 1937—52; Successfully launched Satyagraha in 1947 for the establishment of responsible Government in Mysore State; Went to U.K. and the Continent in 1945-46 as representative of All India States Peoples’ Conference to attend International Miners’ Conference; Elected leader of the Mysore Legislative Assembly, 1947 and formed the Democratic Cabinet in the State in that year; Chief Minister of Mysore, 1947—52; Member, Rajya Sabha 1952—57; Member, Lok Sabha, 1957—62; Union Minister of Production, 1952-57; Union Minister of W. H. & S., 1957—61; Union Minister of Commerce and Industry from April, 1961; Led India’s delegation to the G.A.T.T. Session at Geneva in November, 1961; Was conferred LLD. (Honoris Causa) by the University of Mysore.

Hobby:  Playing with children.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Walking and gardening.

Special interests:  Biographical literature and industrial publications.

Sports:  Billiards.

Travels abroad:  Europe (including U.K., U.S.S.R. and Switzerland).

Permanent address:  Kyasambally P.O. via Robertsonpet, (K.G. F.), Mysore State.

[Voting results at the Election: 

Electorate:  4,50,095

Shri K. C. Reddy                                      . .                    1,27,047

Shri B. V. Narayana Reddy                      . .                       75,532

Shri Ramappa                                         . .                       29,985

Shri G, M. Gowda                                    . .                       12,278

Shri B. Srinivasa Rao                               . .                         9,895].