Konda Vishweshwar Reddy
Konda Vishweshwar Reddy (born 26 February 1960) is an Indian engineer, entrepreneur, and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament in the 16th Lok Sabha from Bharat Rashtra Samithi representing Chevella, Telangana. He is the grandson of K. V. Ranga Reddy after whom the district Ranga Reddy was named.
Konda Vishweshwar Reddy | |
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Reddy speaking at a public meeting | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 May 2014 – 20 November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jaipal Reddy, INC |
| Succeeded by | G. Ranjith Reddy |
| Constituency | Chevella |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1960 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janta Party (2021 onwards) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (2018 – 2021) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (2013 – 2018) |
| Spouse | Sangita Reddy |
| Children | 3, including Anindith |
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| Residence(s) | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Education | B.E. in Electrical engineering (University of Madras) M.S. (New Jersey Institute of Technology) |
| Website | kvrformp |
Reddy is the only Parliamentarian from India to be granted a US patent while serving as a Member of Parliament. He is the richest politician from Telangana with declared assets of worth ₹528 crore in 2014 and ₹895 crore in 2019 according to his election affidavit. He is married to Sangita Reddy, daughter of Apollo Hospitals founder Prathap C. Reddy.
In 2018, Reddy joined the Indian National Congress and resigned in March 2021.
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