Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Chandupatla Janga Reddy passed away on Saturday morning in Hyderabad following health issues. He was 86.
Reddy passed away at KIMS Hospital Kondapur in Hyderabad at around 6 am. He was undergoing treatment at the hospital for 4-5 days due to health concerns. A native of Warangal, Reddy was one of the two BJP MPs elected to the Lok Sabha in 1984 and a former MLA in Andhra Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and other political leaders condoled Reddy’s demise.
Reddy Garu was an effective voice for the BJP at a very critical phase of the Party’s trajectory. Spoke to his son and expressed condolences. Om Shanti,” Modi tweeted.
Shri C Janga Reddy Garu devoted his life to public service. He was an integral part of the efforts to take the Jana Sangh and BJP to new heights of success. He made a place in the hearts and minds of several people. He also motivated many Karyakartas. Saddened by his demise,” he said.
