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Freedom Fighter, Communist Leader

Ravi Narayana Reddy

Born 5 June 1908 · Telangana — Died 7 September 1991

Led the Telangana Rebellion against the rule of Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII.

Ravi Narayana Reddy was an Indian politician, a founding member of the Communist Party of India, and a peasant leader. He was a leader in the Telangana Rebellion against the rule of Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII. Reddy was also a philanthropist, social reformer, and parliamentarian. He is renowned in Telangana for fighting on behalf of peasants.

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In the 1952 general election, Ravi Narayana Reddy polled more votes than Jawaharlal Nehru, despite representing a banned party under a pseudonym.

The Story

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🌾 In 1941, Ravi Narayana Reddy took charge as chairman of the Andhra Mahasabha, steering the organization during a volatile time under the Nizam's rule in Telangana which set the stage for the Telangana Rebellion.
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⚔️ During the late 1940s, Reddy emerged as a key leader of the Telangana Rebellion, directly challenging Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII's feudal regime by mobilizing peasants against oppressive landlords.
3🗳️ In the 1952 general election, representing the banned Communist Party of India under the People's Democratic Front label, Reddy outpolled Jawaharlal Nehru in his constituency, becoming one of the first communists to enter independent India's Parliament.
4Beyond politics, Reddy was a philanthropist and social reformer who invested in grassroots movements to uplift peasants and worked tirelessly to reform social inequalities in Telangana throughout his life.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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In 1952, Reddy stood for election under the People's Democratic Front, a covert label for the banned Communist Party of India, successfully entering Parliament despite the party's illegal status.

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Birth
Birth in Telangana
Ravi Narayana Reddy was born on June 5, 1908, in the Telangana region under the Nizam's dominion.
1908
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Career
Chairman of Andhra Mahasabha
Reddy assumed the chairmanship of the Andhra Mahasabha, a crucial organization for mobilizing Telangana peasants.
1941
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Career
Leader in Telangana Rebellion
He actively led peasant revolts against Osman Ali Khan’s rule in Telangana, marking his rise as a communist leader.
1946
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Career
Elected to Indian Parliament
Representing the People's Democratic Front, Reddy won a seat in Parliament, outpolling Jawaharlal Nehru in his constituency.
1952
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Death
Death of Ravi Narayana Reddy
Ravi Narayana Reddy passed away on September 7, 1991, leaving behind a legacy of communist and peasant activism.
1991
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Award
Memorial Award Presented
Andhra Pradesh CM Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy presented the Raavi Narayana Reddy memorial national foundation award to CPI leader A. B. Bardhan.
2006
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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

Ravi Narayana Reddy chaired the Andhra Mahasabha in 1941, an organization pivotal in awakening political consciousness among Telangana peasants under the Nizam's rule.

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🔍LESSER KNOWN

The Raavi Narayana Reddy Memorial Auditorium Complex in Banjara Hills was built decades after his death, reflecting his enduring influence in Telangana’s cultural and political spheres.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

In 2006, the Raavi Narayana Reddy memorial national foundation award was presented by Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister to a CPI general secretary, linking Reddy’s legacy directly to contemporary leftist politics.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Ravi Narayana Reddy’s leadership in the Telangana Rebellion directly challenged feudal oppression and inspired peasant mobilization that transformed Telangana’s socio-political landscape. His role in the Andhra Mahasabha helped lay a foundation for organized resistance against the Nizam’s rule. The auditorium named after him continues to serve as a hub for cultural and political events, keeping his memory alive in Telangana’s public consciousness.

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