Former Andhra Pradesh CM N Janardhan Reddy dead

HYDERABAD: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Janardhan Reddy passed away here this morning following prolonged illness.

Reddy, 80, had been undergoing treatment for neurology-related problems and the end came at 5 AM.

He is survived by wife and four sons. Reddy, a sitting Rajya Sabha member from Andhra Pradesh, served as chief minister from December, 1990 to October, 1992.

He served as state minister and legislator in his long political career spanning several decades.

Reddy took a tough stand against Naxalities and had survived an attack on his life by the extremists in 2007.

Several senior leaders including TDP chief N Chandrababau Naidu condoled the death of Janaradhan Reddy.
BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu condoled the demise of Reddy and said he was a popular leader of Andhra Pradesh.

"His demise is a loss to the people of Andhra Pradesh, particularly the people of Nellore district," he said while conveying his heartfelt condolence to his wife and sons.

Naidu also described Reddy as hardworking and innovative and said he brought many people into his party, encouraged them and gave them recognition at various levels.

He said despite being political adversaries, Reddy shared a good relationship with other leaders, including himself.