Allola Indrakaran Reddy
Indian politician
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Allola Indrakaran Reddy is an Indian politician who was the Minister of State for Endowments, Law and Forest, Environment, Science and Technology of Telangana since 2019. He was elected as MLA of Nirmal in 2014 General Election as BSP candidate and won over Sri Hari Rao by margin of 10,000 votes. He later joined the TRS Party and became Minister in charge of law, housing and endowments. He was Member of Parliament of India. He was a member of the 10th and 14th Lok Sabhas. Reddy represented the Adilabad constituency of United Andhra Pradesh.[1][2][3]
Allola Indrakaran Reddy | |
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Portrait of Indrakaran Reddy | |
| Minister of Department of Endowments (Telangana), Law, Forest and Environment, Science and Technology Government of Telangana | |
| In office 19 February 2019 – 04 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Konda Surekha |
| Minister of Endowments, Law, Housing Government of Telangana | |
| In office 2014–2018 | |
| Constituency | Nirmal |
| Member of the Telangana Assembly | |
| In office 2014–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy |
| Succeeded by | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy |
| Constituency | Nirmal |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly United Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 1999–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Nalla Indrakiran Reddy |
| Succeeded by | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy |
| Constituency | Nirmal |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2008 – May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Madhusudhan Reddy Takkala |
| Succeeded by | Ramesh Rathod |
| Constituency | Adilabad |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Preceded by | P. Narsa Reddy |
| Succeeded by | Samudrala Venugopal Chary |
| Constituency | Adilabad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1949 Ellapelly, Telangana |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
Other political affiliations | Bharat Rashtra Samithi Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Spouse | Mrs. A. Vijaya Laxmi |
| Parent | Mr. A. Narayan Reddy (father) |
| Alma mater | Osmania University |
| Profession | Agriculturist, Social worker & Politician |
| Committees | None |
Allola Indrakaran Reddy quit the BRS party and joined Congress party on 1 May 2024 in the presence of AICC in-charge Deepa Dasmunsi.[4][5][6]
Political timeline and affiliations
The following table outlines the political career and party affiliations of Allola Indrakaran Reddy:
| Year | Party | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Telugu Desam Party | Associated with TDP | |
| 1996 | Indian National Congress | Joined Indian National Congress | |
| 2012 | YSR Congress Party | Joined YSR Congress Party | |
| 2014 | Bahujan Samaj Party | Joined Bahujan Samaj Party | |
| 2014 | Telangana Rashtra Samithi | Joined Telangana Rashtra Samithi | |
| 2024 | Indian National Congress | Rejoined Indian National Congress |
Early life and education
Allola Indrakaran Reddy was born in Yellapally, a village near Nirmal, former Adilabad district, in the state of United Andhra Pradesh. He attended Osmania University and attained B.Com. and LL.B. degrees. By profession, Reddy is an agriculturist and a social worker.[1] His family includes Allola Manya Reddy and others
Political career
Reddy has been in active politics since early 1980s. Prior to becoming a M.P. he was also the Chairman of Zila Parishad. He was elected as a member of the legislative assembly from Nirmal, Adilabad from 1999 to 2009 for the Indian National Congress. In 2008, Reddy was elected into the 14th Lok Sabha after the by-elections.[1][7] Reddy was member of Telugu Desam Party during his term in the 10th Lok Sabha. In 2018, he contested from and got elected as a MLA from Nirmal (Assembly constituency) in the state of Telangana.[2][8][9][10]
| Year | Constituency | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Opponent Party | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Adilabad | TDP | 227,103 | 43.1% | P. Narasa Reddy | INC | Won | 14,942 |
| 1996 | INC | 249,117 | 36.3% | Samudrala Venugopalachari | TDP | Lost | 37,360 | |
| 1998 | 257,634 | 34.9% | Samudrala Venugopalachari | TDP | Lost | 33,534 | ||
| 1999 | Nirmal | 64,685 | 49.6% | Nalla Indrakaran Reddy | TDP | Won | 16,561 | |
| 2004 | 70,244 | 55.4% | V. Satyanarayana Goud | TDP | Won | 24,534 | ||
| 2008 (By-poll) | Adilabad | 324,510 | 40.5% | T. Madhusudhan Reddy | TRS | Won | 56,123 | |
| 2009 | Nirmal | 41,529 | 28.5% | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy | PRAP | Lost | 2,543 | |
| 2010 (By-poll) | INC | 44,561 | 32.1% | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy | TRS | Lost | 18,452 | |
| 2014 | BSP | 56,866 | 33.7% | Srihari Rao Venugopal | TRS | Won | 8,451 | |
| 2018 | TRS | 79,985 | 45.9% | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy | INC | Won | 9,271 | |
| 2023 | BRS | 56,082 | 28.3% | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy | BJP | Lost | 50,703 |
| Year | Constituency | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Opponent Party | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Adilabad | TDP | 227,103 | 43.1% | P. Narasa Reddy | INC | Won | 14,942 |
| 1996 | INC | 249,117 | 36.3% | Samudrala Venugopalachari | TDP | Lost | 37,360 | |
| 1998 | 257,634 | 34.9% | Samudrala Venugopalachari | TDP | Lost | 33,534 | ||
| 1999 | Nirmal | 64,685 | 49.6% | Nalla Indrakaran Reddy | TDP | Won | 16,561 | |
| 2004 | 70,244 | 55.4% | V. Satyanarayana Goud | TDP | Won | 24,534 | ||
| 2008 (By-poll) | Adilabad | 324,510 | 40.5% | T. Madhusudhan Reddy | TRS | Won | 56,123 | |
| 2009 | Nirmal | 41,529 | 28.5% | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy | PRAP | Lost | 2,543 | |
| 2010 (By-poll) | 44,561 | 32.1% | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy | TRS | Lost | 18,452 | ||
| 2010 (By-poll) | Sirpur | INC | 21,223 | 19.3% | Kaveti Sammaiah | TRS | Lost | 44,535 |
| 2014 | Nirmal | BSP | 56,866 | 33.7% | Srihari Rao Venugopal | TRS | Won | 8,451 |
| 2018 | TRS | 79,985 | 45.9% | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy | INC | Won | 9,271 | |
| 2023 | BRS | 56,082 | 28.3% | Alleti Maheshwar Reddy | BJP | Lost | 50,703 |
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1991 | 1996 | Member, 10th Lok Sabha | |
| 02 | 1999 | 2004 | Member, 11th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| 03 | 2004 | 2008 | Member, 12th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| 04 | 2008 | 2009 | Member, 14th Lok Sabha | Elected in By-elections |
| 05 | 2014 | 2018 | Member, 1st Telangana Legislative Assembly | |
| 06 | 2018 | 2023 | Member, 2nd Telangana Legislative Assembly | |
| 07 | 2023 | 2023 | Candidate for 2023 Election 3rd Telangana Legislative Assembly | lost in general Election 2023. |
