Konda Lakshma Reddy

Politician, Journalist

Indian Peddamanagalaram, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Journalist
NationalityIndian
BirthplacePeddamanagalaram, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, India
Date of Death13/10/2025

Latest News about Konda Lakshma Reddy

13/10/2025

Former Chevella MLA and founder of News & Services Syndicate (NSS) Konda Lakshma Reddy passed away at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad at the age of 84 while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. He was a Congress veteran and grandson of former Deputy Chief Minister Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, and other political leaders extended their condolences to his family.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Politician
  • Journalist
Known forBeing grandson of former Deputy Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy; founding News & Services Syndicate (NSS), the first local news agency in Hyderabad; and his long career in journalism and politics

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper (partial bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityOsmania University
Educational QualificationM.Sc. in Science (1980), B.Sc. in Science (1975)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteGeneral
Hobbies
  • Writing
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherK. Raj Reddy (deceased)
Siblings
  • 6
  • 4
SpouseSarala Reddy
Children
  • Vijith Reddy
  • Prathima Reddy
Other Relatives
GrandfatherKonda Venkata Ranga Reddy (deceased) (former Deputy Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh)

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress (INC)
Political Journey
  • Joined Indian National Congress in 1980
  • Founded a news agency named News & Services Syndicate (NSS) in Hyderabad in the early 1980s, which was the first local news agency in the city.
  • Served as an MLA of the Chevella constituency from 1983 to 1985.
  • Elected as the president of Hyderabad Press Club in the late 1980s, representing journalists of the region.
  • Appointed president of the Jubilee Hills Journalists’ Cooperative Housing Society in the 1990s, aiding in the development of housing for journalists.
  • Became Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Sports Council during the same decade.
  • Contested for the Hyderabad Lok Sabha Seat on the Congress party ticket in 1999 but was not elected.
  • Despite electoral defeats, remained committed to the party and took roles such as spokesperson and chairman of the Grievance Cell of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC).
  • Ran for the Hyderabad Parliamentary Seat again in 2004 and 2014, but faced losses in both attempts.
  • Passed away on 13 October 2025 at Apollo Hospital, Telangana, due to age-related health issues.
  • Founded News & Services Syndicate (NSS) in Hyderguda, Hyderabad in 1980, establishing the first local news agency in the city
  • Served as MLA of Chevella constituency from 1983 to 1985
  • Elected President of Hyderabad Press Club in the late 1980s
  • Appointed President of Jubilee Hills Journalists' Cooperative Housing Society in the 1990s
  • Served as Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Sports Council
  • Contested for Hyderabad Lok Sabha Seat in 1999 (unsuccessful)
  • Appointed Spokesperson of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC)
  • Appointed Chairman of Grievance Cell of APCC
  • Passed away on 29 March 2025 at Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Konda Lakshma Reddy hailed from Hyderabad, Telangana.
2. He belonged to a politically influential family, being the grandson of Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy, the namesake of Ranga Reddy district.
3. Established the first local news agency in Hyderabad after completing his education.
4. Was the voice for journalists as president of the Hyderabad Press Club.
5. Worked to create housing solutions for journalists through his leadership in the Hyderabad Journalists’ Cooperative.
6. He belonged to a politically influential family; his grandfather Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy was the former Deputy Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, after whom Ranga Reddy district is named
7. Established the first local news agency in Hyderabad in 1980 with a passion for journalism
8. Served as Managing Director of News & Services Syndicate (NSS)
9. Remained loyal to the Indian National Congress throughout his political career and did not leave the party
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