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Konda Laxman Bapuji
Indian politician (–)
Konda Lakshman Bapuji | |
|---|---|
Father of Telangana | |
| Born | ()27 September Wankidi, Asifabad district, Telangana State |
| Died | 21 September () (aged&#;96) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| Spouse | Dr.
Konda Shakunthala Devi |
| Children | 2 sons & 1 daughter |
| Residence(s) | Jaladhrushyam, Hyderabad |
| Website | |
Konda Laxman Bapuji (27 September – 21 September ) was an Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Telangana Rebellion and Telangana activist.[1][2][3][4] He fought for the statehood of Telangana all his life.
Early life
Bapuji was born in Wankidi village, Komaram Bheem district, Hyderabad State (now in Telangana) in a Padmashali community.[5][6][7]
Career
Bapuji met Mahatma Gandhi in and inspired by him, he participated in the Quit India movement in
He also waged battle against the Nizam and the Razaakars during the Telangana armed struggle in
Telangana movement ( - )
He participated in the Non-mulki agitation.
Konda laxman bapuji biography for kids Bapuji met Mahatma Gandhi in and inspired by him, he participated in the Quit India movement in He won from Chinna Kondur later renamed as Bhongir constituency in and served as deputy speaker from to and as minister from to Social and political works complimented each other and he strived for them in unexhausted way. He was first elected in assembly in and the journey went on till and he held different positions such as cabinet minister and deputy speaker, Chairman Telangana PCCHe was the first minister in Congress government to resign from his post for Telangana cause on 29 March , and then participated to give impetus to the Telangana Agitation.
Political life
He was first elected as MLA from Asifabad constituency in In , Asifabad became a reserved constituency, so he shifted to Nalgonda district which had large number of Padmashali population.
He won from Chinna Kondur (later renamed as Bhongir) constituency in and served as deputy speaker from to and as minister from to
He unsuccessfully contested as MLA from Munugodu constituency in but later on served as MLA and minister (–69) for two terms from Bhongir assembly constituency (–72, –78).
Because of his capabilities, straightforward nature and the clean image he was frontrunner for the CM post on two occasions.
It was a well-known fact that due to caste equation and internal politics within the Congress he missed the bus. Unhappy with the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s opposition to the Mandal commission recommendations, he resigned from the primary membership of the Congress in
Telangana movement ( - )
He was a member of Telangana Sadhana Samithi.[8] He announced, "We solemnly declare statehood for Telangana on November 2, "[9]
Unlike most leaders from Telangana region, Konda Lakshman Bapuji had the courage to sacrifice and remained out of power for four decades to achieve Telangana statehood.[10]
He was instrumental in forming Akhila Bharat padmashali sangam at Hyderabad.[11]
Honour
In , the horticulture university in Hyderabad was named, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, by the Government of Telangana in his honour.
Online biography for kids Social and political works complimented each other and he strived for them in unexhausted way. Wikimedia Commons Wikidata item. The small compilation stands as a document of movement holding a true mirror to political agonies of Telangana people. Archived from the original on 15 SeptemberHis birthday is celebrated officially by the government of Telangana.
Death
He died on 21 September at his residence, Jala Dhrushyam, in Hyderabad.[12][13]
Personal life
He was married to Shankuntala Devi and has two sons and a daughter.