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Kandula Narayana Reddy Garu
Shri Kandula Narayana Reddy is a distinguished senior leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and a two-term Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Markapuram constituency in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Born on August 5, 1968 to Shri Narayana Reddy and Smt. Narayanamma, he completed his engineering studies (B.E.) at Karnatak University, Dharwad, before dedicating his life to public service and the welfare of Western Prakasam.
His political career is marked by decisive electoral triumphs and unwavering advocacy for local development. In 2009, he emerged as a celebrated 'giant killer' in Andhra Pradesh politics by winning the Markapuram Assembly seat against a four-time incumbent. In the 2024 General Elections, representing the TDP-BJP-JSP alliance, he secured a resounding victory with a victory margin of 13,979 votes.
Pillars of Public Service
Narayana Reddy Garu is widely recognized as the driving force behind the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Irrigation Project, fighting tirelessly to ensure drinking water and irrigation reach fluoride-affected habitations. He spearheaded a historic 50-day public agitation advocating for a separate Markapuram District, aiming to create administrative autonomy and employment for the youth of Markapur, Tarlupadu, Konakanamitla, and Podili.
Key Profile & Political Statistics
1. Personal Overview & Background
| Attribute / Parameter | Official Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kandula Narayana Reddy (కందుల నారాయణ రెడ్డి) |
| Date of Birth | 5 August 1968 (Age: ~56 Years) |
| Parents | Shri Narayana Reddy (Father) & Smt. Narayanamma (Mother) |
| Spouse & Family | Smt. Vasantha Lakshmi (Wife), 2 Children |
| Native Place & District | Markapuram, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Educational Qualification | Higher Secondary (12th Pass) | B.E. Discontinued from Karnatak University, Dharwad |
| Political Affiliation | Telugu Desam Party (TDP) - NDA Alliance |
2. Legislative Assembly Election History
| Year | Constituency | Party / Alliance | Votes Polled | Margin / Result | Significance / Key Accomplishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Markapuram | TDP | - | Runner-Up | Initiated electoral public service journey with Telugu Desam Party. |
| 2009 | Markapuram | TDP | 69,700+ | WON (+9,054) | Emerged as 'Giant Killer' by defeating 4-term incumbent K. P. Konda Reddy. |
| 2014 | Markapuram | TDP | - | Runner-Up | Challenged for Veligonda Stage-1 tunnel & canal project expediting. |
| 2019 | Markapuram | TDP | - | Runner-Up | Organized historic 50-day agitation demanding Markapuram District creation. |
| 2024 | Markapuram | TDP - BJP - JSP | 99,005 | WON (+13,979) | Landslide victory defeating YSRCP rival Anna Rambabu. Elected 2nd term MLA. |
3. Key Agitations & Leadership Milestones
| Initiative / Agitation | Scope & Impact |
|---|---|
| 50-Day Markapuram District Agitation | Led a 50-day continuous public hunger strike and movement demanding separate Markapuram District status incorporating Markapur, Tarlupadu, Konakanamitla, Podili, Kanigiri, Giddalur, and Yerragondapalem mandals. |
| Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project Movement | Consistently fought for the completion of Stage-1 tunnels & main feeder canals of the Veligonda project to deliver fluoride-free drinking water to drought-hit regions of Western Prakasam. |
| Markapuram Slate & Quarry Revival | Advocating for export incentives, subsidised electricity, and worker safety funds to protect Markapuram's historic stone slate manufacturing sector. |
Vision & Mission
Veligonda Water Security
Completing Veligonda Phase-1 tunnels and pipeline distribution to supply pure, fluoride-free drinking water and uninterrupted irrigation to dry agricultural lands.
Slate Industry & Infrastructure
Reviving Markapuram's iconic stone slate industry with export infrastructure, while building CC roads and modern primary health centers across all 83 Gram Panchayats.
Markapuram Constituency Development Plan (5-Point Manifesto)
1. Veligonda Project Completion & Fluoride Elimination
Accelerating Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project Phase-1 to deliver clean drinking tap water to every village in Markapur, Tarlupadu, Konakanamitla, and Podili.
2. Markapuram District Administrative & Industrial Hub
Fostering administrative facilities, government offices, industrial parks, and reviving Markapuram's world-famous Slate & Quarry Industry to stop youth migration.
3. Agricultural & Dairy Upliftment (Tarlupadu & Konakanamitla)
Establishing milk chilling centers, veterinary health clinics, and subsidizing seeds and fertilizers to empower farmers in Tarlupadu and Konakanamitla mandals.
4. Podili & Markapur Highway & Rural Road Grid
Widening state highways, building bypass corridors in Podili & Markapur towns, and laying CC roads across all rural Gram Panchayats.
5. Skill Development & Youth Employment Centers
Setting up modern ITI & Skill Development hubs to train local youth, providing certifications, computer literacy, and job placement assistance.
