Revanth Reddy is an Indian politician who assumed office as the second Chief Minister of Telangana on 7 December 2023, representing the Indian National Congress (INC). He joined the INC in 2017 after leaving the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Previously, he served as a Member of Parliament for the Malkajgiri constituency and as a two-time Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kodangal as a TDP candidate. As the President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), Revanth Reddy led his party to victory in the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly election, ending the 10-year rule of the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).
Wiki/Biography
Anumula Revanth Reddy was born on Saturday, 8 November 1969 (age 54 years; as of 2023) in Kondareddypalli, Nagarkurnool, Telangana. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. In 1992, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree at A. V. College, Osmania University in Hyderabad, Telangana. Revanth Reddy became a member of ABVP when he was pursuing his college studies.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Anumula Narsimha Reddy, was a farmer, and his mother, Anumula Ramachandramma, was a homemaker. He has a brother named Konal Reddy who is a politician.
Revanth Reddy with his brother
Wife & Children
During his time in the Youth Congress as a student, he met Jaipal Reddy, who introduced him to Geeta. It is said that initially, there was some opposition to their marriage, but their families eventually agreed. In 1992, he got married to Anumula Geetha Reddy at the age of 24. The couple has a daughter named Nymisha Reddy.
Revanth Reddy with his family
Relationships/Affairs
He was in a relationship with Geetha Reddy before marrying her in 1992.
Other Relatives
His son-in-law, Satya Narayana Reddy, is a businessman in Andhra Pradesh.
A Picture of Revanth Reddy’s daughter and son-in-law
Address
His permanent address is Plot No. 854-P, Road No. 44, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033, Telangana.
Signature
Signature of Revanth Reddy
Career
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
In 2001, Revanth Reddy joined Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) [formerly Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)] but left in 2006 when he was not given a ticket.
As an Independent Candidate
In 2006, Revanth Reddy contested the local body elections as an independent candidate and won as the Zilla Parishad Territorial Committee (ZPTC) member from the Midjil Mandal constituency. He then became a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) as an independent candidate in 2007.
A young Revanth Reddy
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Later, Revanth Reddy met with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu, and soon, Reddy joined the Telugu Desam Party as its member.
Revanth Reddy (extreme right) with N. Chandrababu Naidu (extreme left)
In 2009, Revanth Reddy became a member of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly from the Kodangal constituency, representing the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). He defeated the incumbent and five-time MLA Gurunath Reddy from Congress (INC) and secured 46.46% of the votes. He served as an MLA in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly from 2009 to 2014. In 2014, he was re-elected as an MLA in the Telangana Assembly from the Kodangal constituency, and he served the position till 2018. He won the 2014 election with a lead of 14,614 votes. Subsequently, he became the floor leader of the Telugu Desam Party in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. On 25 October 2017, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) removed him as the floor leader of the Telangana TDP, anticipating his move to the Indian National Congress.
Indian National Congress (INC)
He officially joined Congress on 31 October 2017. In the 2018 Telangana Assembly elections, Revanth Reddy contested from the Kodangal constituency but lost to TRS candidate Patnam Narender Reddy. He was appointed one of the three working presidents of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) on 20 September 2018.
Revanth Reddy after joining the Indian National Congress
After losing in the 2018 Telangana legislative assembly election, Revanth Reddy won the 2019 general election from the Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency. He became the president of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee in June 2021. In 2023, Revanth Reddy led the Congress’ campaign in the Telangana Legislative Assembly election, winning 64 seats. He contested from Kodangal and won, and contested from Kamareddy but lost. On 5 December 2023, he was chosen as the designated Chief Minister of Telangana.
Revanth Reddy posing with Rahul Gandhi after Telangana Election Result 2023
Controversies
Bribery Allegations
On 31 May 2015, he was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for bribing a nominated MLA named Elvis Stephenson. A criminal case was filed against him, Bishop Sebastian Harry, and Uday Simha. The Telangana High Court granted him conditional bail on 30 June 2015.
Revanth Reddy after being taken away by the police following his arrest on 31 May 2015
House Arrest
In July 2021, he was house arrest before a planned protest over corruption allegations. In December 2021, he was put under house arrest again when he planned to join a farmer protest.
Brief Details of IPCs
- 34 charges related to Punishment for criminal intimidation (IPC Section-506)
- 3 charges related to Statements conducing to public mischief (IPC Section-505)
- 2 charges related to Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property (IPC Section-420)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for criminal breach of trust (IPC Section-406)
- 1 charge related to Forgery of valuable security, will, etc. (IPC Section-467)
- 1 charge related to Falsification of accounts (IPC Section-477A)
- 1 charge related to Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings or any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs (IPC Section-295A)
- 1 charge related to Causing the disappearance of evidence of the offence, or giving false information to screen offender (IPC Section-201)
- 1 charge related to Voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from his duty (IPC Section-332)
- 1 charge related to Undue influence at elections (IPC Section-171C)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election (IPC Section-171F)
- 1 charge related to Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty (IPC Section-354)
- 1 charge related to Forgery for cheating (IPC Section-468)
- 38 charges related to Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace (IPC Section-504)
- 21 charges related to Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting to be committed not committed (IPC Section-153)
- 17 charges related to Disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant (IPC Section-188)
- 12 charges related to Punishment for wrongful restraint (IPC Section-341)
- 12 charges related to Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention (IPC Section-34)
- 7 charges related to Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees (IPC Section-427)
- 5 charges related to Threat of injury to public servant (IPC Section-189)
- 5 charges related to Punishment of criminal conspiracy (IPC Section-120B)
- 4 charges related to Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for (IPC Section-290)
- 4 charges related to Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation (IPC Section-352)
- 3 charges related to Punishment for criminal trespass (IPC Section-447)
- 3 charges related to Punishment for Rioting (IPC Section-147)
- 3 charges related to Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of an offence committed in prosecution of a common object (IPC Section-149)
- 3 charges related to Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty (IPC Section-353)
- 3 charges related to Negligent acts likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life (IPC Section-269)
- 2 charges related to Dishonest or fraudulent execution of the deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration (IPC Section-423)
- 2 charges related to Punishment for Being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
- 1 charge related to Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse (IPC Section-145)
- 1 charge related to Rioting, armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-148)
- 1 charge related to Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman (IPC Section-509)
- 1 charge related to Assaulting or obstructing a public servant when suppressing a riot, etc. (IPC Section-152)
- 1 charge related to Joining unlawful assembly armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-144)
- 1 charge related to an Act endangering the life or personal safety of others (IPC Section-336)
- 1 charge related to Using evidence known to be false (IPC Section-196)
- 1 charge related to Using such as true such declaration knowing it to be false (IPC Section-200)
- 1 charge related to Dishonestly making a false claim in Court (IPC Section-209)
- 1 charge related to Defamation (IPC Section-499)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for cheating (IPC Section-417)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for Defamation (IPC Section-500)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for mischief (IPC Section-426)
- 1 charge related to Punishment for forgery (IPC Section-465)
- 1 charge related to Consent known to be given under fear or misconception (IPC Section-90)
- 1 charge related to Negligent conduct to machinery (IPC Section-287)
- 1 charge related to Punishment of abetment, if the act abetted, is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment (IPC Section-109)
Car Collection
He owns Honda City, Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Thar, and Mercedes Benz.
Revanth Reddy with his Toyota Fortuner
Revanth Reddy in his Mahindra Thar
Revanth Reddy in his Merecedes Benz
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
- Deposits in Banks: Rs. 3,236,415
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 28,82,927
- Other assets: Rs. 1,52,50,000
Immovable Assets
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 55,260,000
- Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. Rs. 53,20,000
- Residential Buildings: Rs. 25,197,942
Net Worth
In 2023, his net worth was calculated at approximately Rs. 17,517,008 crore.
Facts/Trivia
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In 2009, when Indian students were being attacked in Australia, Revanth Reddy travelled to Melbourne to meet with international students from India. He visited hospitals and travelled on trains and public transport in Melbourne to meet victims and talk to Indian students. This helped him gain a better understanding of the situation. He also went to the Victorian Parliament and met the then Victorian Opposition Leader, Ted Baillieu, and Ministerial Adviser, Mr Nitin Gupta. Reportedly, his purpose for the visit was to express concerns about Indian students being attacked in Melbourne, Australia.
Revanth Reddy with Rao, Ted Baillieu, Nitin Gupta, Vamsi, Babu Akula, and others at the Victorian Parliament
- One of his colleagues, once mentioned in a media discussion that Revanth Reddy came from a simple and modest background. His colleague said,
Revanth is a very decent politician. He may use harsh language to attack a political opponent, but that is to be expected because he is very vocal, very aggressive. His main strength is his loyalty… He was very loyal to the TDP and Chandrababu Naidu too.”
- In his leisure time, Revanth Reddy enjoys travelling, reading, and photography.
Revanth Reddy while clicking a picture with his DSLR camera
- Reportedly, in the Assembly, Revanth impressed N. Chandrababu Naidu with his speaking skills and contributions. In a media discussion, one of his colleagues once mentioned that Revanth Reddy is a good orator, ranking second after N. Chandrababu Naidu. His colleague said,
He can work up a crowd… But he is also very meticulous. He prepares hard, whether Assembly sessions or political meetings or gatherings.”
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