Tenneti Viswanadham
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Tenneti Viswanadham (1895–1979) was an Indian political figure from Visakhapatnam. He took an active part in India's struggle for independence. He is remembered now for his role in the establishment of a modern shore-based steel plant at Visakhapatnam.
Preceded byMaharajkumar of Vizianagram
Succeeded byP. V. G. Raju
ConstituencyVisakhapatnam
Preceded byConstituency established
Tenneti Viswanadham | |
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 Tenneti Vishwanatham statue at Tenneti Park | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Maharajkumar of Vizianagram |
| Succeeded by | P. V. G. Raju |
| Constituency | Visakhapatnam |
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 1967–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | M. R. Deen |
| Constituency | Visakhapatnam-I |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Donda Sreerama Murty |
| Succeeded by | R. K. Devi |
| Constituency | Madugula |
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Madras | |
| In office 1952–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Ankitam Venkata Bhanojirao |
| Constituency | Visakhapatnam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1895 |
| Died | 1979 (aged 83–84) |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
Other political affiliations | Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party |
Recognitions
A five rupee stamp in his name was released on 10 November 2004 by Department of Posts, India.[1]
