A. Subbarayalu Reddiar

Diwan Bahadur Agaram Subbarayalu Reddiar (b. 15 October 1855 – d. November 1921) was a landlord and the inaugural First Minister of Madras Presidency from 17 December 1920 to 11 July 1921.

Agaram Subbarayalu Reddiar
1st First Minister of Madras Presidency
In office
17 December 1920 – 11 July 1921
GovernorFreeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byRaja of Panagal
Personal details
Born15 October 1855
DiedNovember 1921 (age 66)
Madras
NationalityIndian
Political partyJustice Party
OccupationPolitician
Professionlawyer

Subbarayalu Reddiar was born in a Reddiar family of South Arcot in 1855. He studied law in the West. On his return to India, Subbarayalu Reddiar involved himself in district politics of South Arcot and served as a district board president. Initially, he joined the Indian National Congress but left the party in 1916 to join the Justice Party. When the Justice Party was elected to power in the Madras Presidency in the first general elections in November 1920, Subbarayalu Reddiar was chosen as the First Minister. Thus, Subbarayalu Reddiar is the inaugural First Minister of Madras Presidency.

Subbarayalu Reddiar served as First Minister till 11 July 1921 when he resigned on grounds of health. He died soon afterwards.

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