As the first chief minister of the state of Mysore, Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy is still remembered today. K C Reddy as he is popularly known served as the chief minister durinh 25th October 1947 and 30th March 1952. He was succeeded by Kengal Hanumanthaiah.
K.C. Reddy, who was born on May 4th, was a revolutionary from an early age. He was raised in poverty in the Kolar district's Kyasamballi Village after being born into a Vokkaliga family. After graduating from law school in 1930, he established the "Praja Paksha" or people's party. The Princely State of Mysore's new administration's establishment was the party's primary goal.
Locals backed Praja Paksha since their manifesto backed the cause of the farmers there. In 1934, Praja Paksha teamed together with Praja Mitra Mandali to form the Praja Samyuktha Paksha, often known as the Mysore People's Federation. From 1935 until 1937, he presided over the Mysore People's Federation. After 1937, the federation joined forces in the struggle for freedom with the Indian National Congress.
Between 1937–1938 and 1946–1947, Reddy served as the Mysore Congress's leader twice. Another achievement in his political career was his election to the Indian Constituent Assembly. He led the effort to install a stable government in Mysore after India attained independence in 1947.
The first Chief Minister of Mysore State was K.C. Reddy. In the modern era, his contribution to the democratic form of administration is essential. In 1952, following his tenure as chief minister, he was chosen to serve in the Mysore Legislative Assembly. The following is a list of his political positions after serving as chief minister:
1952–1957: Rajya Sabha member
From 1957 to 1962, I served as a Lok Sabha representative for Kolar.
From 1957 to 1961, the Union Minister for Housing and Supplies
Between 1961 and 1962, the Union Minister for Industries and Commerce.
1965 to 1971: Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
He gained experience and a fervour that is rare because to the several positions and offices he had during his life. One of the rare men who succeeded in their goals was K.C. Reddy. He died on February 27, 1976, at the age of 73.
Posthumous Acclaim: At the centenary of his birth, K.C. Reddy was honoured for his part in ushering in a stable government to replace the Maharaja's rule. The State government hosted the 100th birth anniversary festivities in Vidhana Soudha's banquet hall as a way to remember the achievements K.C. Reddy made to government.
The chief minister at the time, S.M. Krishna, backed the principles and bravery that K.C. Reddy has come to represent. According to him, the present crop of politicians should take a cue from K.C. Reddy as a political role model.
One of the few politicians who did not cling to power by running for reelection was him. He was a special kind of politician, a man of steely nerve, unwavering fortitude, and a pioneering spirit that never gave up.
He entered politics to create a stable government, and despite numerous forces working against him, he succeeded in realising his goal. His vision for the modern world is a government that is run by, for, and by the people.
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