Patlolla Kishta Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Telangana | |
| In office 24 March 2015 – 25 August 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Postion established |
| Succeeded by | J. Geeta Reddy |
| Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1989–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Shivarao Shetkar |
| Succeeded by | M. Vijaypal Reddy |
| Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Preceded by | M. Vijaypal Reddy |
| Succeeded by | Shetkar Suresh Kumar |
| Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Shetkar Suresh Kumar |
| Succeeded by | Constituency shifted to Telangana |
| Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2014 – 25 August 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency shifted from Andhra Pradesh to Telangana |
| Succeeded by | Mahareddy Bhupal Reddy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 October 1942[1] |
| Died | 25 August 2015 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
Patlolla Kishta Reddy[2] (also spelled as Patlolla Kista Reddy) was an Indian politician who served as Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly from 2014 to 2016. He also Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Telangana.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]He was born on 2 October 1942 to parents P. Gund Reddy and Sangamma.[1] He graduated in BA and LLB from Osmania University, Hyderabad.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]He married to P. Kamala.[1]
Legislative work
[edit]After the winning the seat in the 2014[6], Kista Reddy was nominated as the Legislative Assembly's Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Telangana, in March 2015, a key financial oversight role.[7]
Death and legacy
[edit]Patlolla Kista Reddy died on 25 August 2015.[8][9] Due to the Heart Attack. He was accorded a state funeral[10] attended by thousands, including then Deputy Chief minister Mahmood Ali, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and other senior leaders.[11][12] His death necessitated a by-election for Narayankhed seat, in which the Congress party fielded his son, P. Sanjeev Reddy.[13]
Electrol performance
[edit]| Year | Election | Constituency | Party | Votes | Vote % | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989[14] | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | Narayankhed | Indian National Congress | 55,506 | 51.3% | Won | [15] |
| 1994[16] | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | Narayankhed | Independent | 33,829 | 30.5% | Lost | [17] |
| 1999[18] | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | Narayankhed | Indian National Congress | 63,162 | 52.8% | Won | [19] |
| 2009[20] | Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | Narayankhed | Indian National Congress | 68,472 | 47.0% | Won | [21] |
| 2014[22] | Telangana Legislative Assembly | Narayankhed | Indian National Congress | 62,347 | 39.8% | Won | [23] |
See also
[edit]- Narayankhed Assembly constituency
- Patlolla Sanjeeva Reddy
- List of Telangana Legislative Assembly constituencies
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "MLA Profile: Patlolla Kista Reddy". Telangana Legislature. Government of Telangana. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Patlolla Kishta Reddy(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- NARAYANKHED(MEDAK) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ Service, Express News (2015-03-24). "Kista Reddy to be PAC Chief". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ "Patlolla Kista Reddy(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- NARAYANKHED(MEDAK) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ "Patlolla Kista Reddy AFFIDAVIT TO BE FURNISHED BY CANDIDATE ALONGWITH NOMINATION PAPER BEFORE THE RETURNING OFFICER" (PDF). Election Commission of India (via Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana). March 2009. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Telangana Congress releases candidates' list". The Hindu. 2014-04-07. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ India, The Hans (2015-03-24). "PAC, PUC and PEC heads nominated". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ Service, Express News (2015-08-26). "Narayankhed MLA Passes Away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ "Congress MLA Kista Reddy dead". The Times of India. 2015-08-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ "Ex-Pac head to get state funeral | Ex-Pac head to get state funeral". www.deccanchronicle.com. 2015-08-26. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ "Thousands bid adieu to Kishta Reddy". The Hindu. 2015-08-26. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ "Kishta Reddy cremated, KCR pays tributes". The Hindu. 2015-08-26. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ Service, Express News (2015-10-21). "Congress Finalises Kista Reddy's Son for Narayankhed Seat". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
- ^ Statistical Report on General Election, 1989 to the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh (PDF). Hyderabad: Election Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. 1989. p. 9. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh 1989: Narayankhed Assembly Constituency". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Statistical Report on General Election, 1994 to the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh (PDF). Hyderabad: Election Commission of India. 1994. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh 1994: Narayankhed Assembly Constituency". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Statistical Report on General Election, 1999 to the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh (PDF). Hyderabad: Election Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. 1989. p. 9. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh 1999: Narayankhed Assembly Constituency". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Statistical Report on General Election, 2009 to the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh (PDF). Hyderabad: Election Commission of India. 2009. p. 126. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh 2009: Narayankhed Assembly Constituency". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ General Election Hand Book, 2014 (Telangana) (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Telangana. 2014. p. 150. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Telangana 2014: Narayankhed Assembly Constituency". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 22 March 2024.