V. Venkatasubha Reddiar

V.Venkatasubba Reddiar
2nd Chief Minister of Pondicherry
In office
March 6, 1968  September 17, 1968
Preceded by M. O. H. Farook
Succeeded by President's rule
Constituency Nettapakkam
In office
September 11, 1964  April 8, 1967
Preceded by Edouard Goubert
Succeeded by M. O. H. Farook
Constituency Nettapakkam
Personal details
Born December 18, 1909[1]
Pondicherry
Died June 6, 1982
Political party Congress

V. Venkatasubba Reddiar, also known as V. Venkatasubha Reddiar, was the second and the fourth Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry (Puducherry). He was the first Indian Chief Minister of Puducherry. He was born in a wealthy agricultural family at Madukkarai, Pondicherry. His father Vaithilinga Reddiar was the Mayor of Nettapakkam commune during French rule. His son V. Vaithilingam was also the chief minister of Pondichherry.

Political career

According to The Hindu, Reddiar was "considered one of the architects who spearheaded the freedom struggle movement against the French." In 1946, as Mayor of Nettapakkam, he joined with the Mayor of Pondicherry (K. Muthu Pillai) to demand the French leave the territory and allow it to merge with the Indian Union. Twelve leaders including Reddiar formed a parallel government against French Government on 31 March 1954; Pondicherry merged with the Indian Union on 13 October 1954. On 1 July 1963 Reddiar became the Public Works Minister of Ponicherry, and subsequently became Chief Minister.[1]

Life

According to Member of Parliament N. Gokulakrishnan, Reddiar could speak Telugu.[2]

Death

He died on June 6, 1982 at the age of 72.

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 "Leaders pay homage to Venkatasubba Reddiar". The Hindu. 7 June 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  2. "Direct train to Kakinada soon". The Hindu. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
Preceded by
Edouard Goubert
Chief Minister of Pondicherry
September 11, 1964 - April 9, 1967
Succeeded by
M. O. H. Farook
Preceded by
M. O. H. Farook
Chief Minister of Pondicherry
March 6, 1968 - September 18, 1968
Succeeded by
President's rule
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