Daijiworld Media Network - Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Aug 23: Veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader and former MP Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy passed away on Friday night at the age of 83. He had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad for age-related ailments.

Born on March 25, 1942, in Kondravpally village of Telangana’s Mahabubnagar district, Mr Reddy began his political journey early, actively participating in student movements. At just 15, he led an agitation demanding basic amenities in schools in Kurnool.

A two-time Member of Parliament from Nalgonda, he served in the 12th (1998-1999) and 14th (2004-2009) Lok Sabha, championing workers’ rights, social justice, and the welfare of farmers and marginalized communities. He was also known for exposing government corruption and advocating for transparency.

From 2012 to 2019, Mr Reddy served three terms as the General Secretary of the CPI, leading several mass movements and earning widespread respect for his principled stand and simple lifestyle.

He is survived by his wife, Dr B V Vijaya Lakshmi, and two sons. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao, among others, expressed grief and paid tribute to his contributions to Indian politics and society.