P. Janardhan Reddy
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| Born | 12 January 1948 Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Died | December 28, 2007 (aged 59) Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress Party |
| Spouse(s) | P. Sulochana |
| Profession | Union leader |
P. Janardhan Reddy popularly known as PJR (January 12, 1948 – December 28, 2007), was an Indian National Congress party leader and labour leader from Andhra Pradesh. He was elected and served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) five times for the Hyderabad constituency of Khairtabad until his death.
P. Janardhan Reddy was born on January 12, 1948 to P. Papi Reddy and Shivamma in Domalguda, Hyderabad. He received a diploma in Electrical Engineering from a polytechnic college.
Reddy worked as a supervisor in the AP Electrical Equipment Corporation in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad.
Reddy started his career as a trade union leader in 1967. He represented many industrial trade unions before entering mainstream politics. He represented labour unions of Hyderabad Alwin, Kesavram Cements, NTPC and Vizag Steel factory. He was also the President for Associated Glass Industries Workers Union, A.P. Electrical Equipment Corporation Employees Union, A.P. Agro Industries Employees Union and Krishi Engines.
Reddy was first elected to Andhra Pradesh assembly in 1978 and four more times (1985, 1989, 1994 and 2004) from Khairatabad constituency in Hyderabad, which is one of the most populous constituencies in the state. He lost only once to Telugu Desam rivals in 1999 Assembly elections.
Reddy was Minister of Co-Operation and Youth Services in 1980, Archives Minister in 1982, Labour, Employment and Housing Minister from 1990 to 1992, and Civil Supplies Minister in 1993.
As Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader between 1994 and 1999, he led Congress members in the assembly. He was an effective leader of the opposition during the regime of N.T. Rama Rao and N. Chandrababu Naidu. He led many popular agitations in Hyderabad city against Telugu Desam governments. He was a supporter of separate state for Telangana. He actively fought for a fair share of funds for Telangana region.
PJR is known as God for poor people and assembly Tiger. His followers call him Sarkar
Reddy was married to Sulochana. They have a son, P. Vishnuvardhan, and four daughters. Their first daughter, Gayathri Reddy, the second Anuragini Reddy, the third Vijaya Reddy, and the youngest is Pavani Reddy.
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