Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was an ardent follower of parliamentary democracy and its rules and norms. (Representational image: Shutterstock)
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was inspired by Gandhian ideology and as a first step of obedience, he gave up using all western products and started wearing Khadi.
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Death Anniversary: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India. Apart from being one of the symbols of power in the country, Reddy also wore many hats like an independence activist. In addition, he became the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and the state recognized in his name was modernized.
Reddy was born in Anantapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. A small village boy in Illur village, Reddy’s life changed when Mahatma Gandhi first visited the area in 1929. Reddy was inspired by Gandhian ideology and as a first step of obedience, he gave up the use of all western products and started wearing Khadi.
Paving his way to administration, Reddy brought about some distinctive changes related to public life. Reddy was an ardent follower of parliamentary democracy and its rules and norms. At the age of 64, he became the youngest occupant of Rashtrapati Bhavan. However, he soon gave up residence and took a 70 percent cut in his salary in an effort to help the poor.
In 1956, after becoming the Chief Minister of the newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh, he left his post in 1959 to advance to the post of President in the Indian National Congress. He served as the President of the INC for three years – 1960 to 1962.
After contributing to nation building, Reddy died of pneumonia in 1996 at the age of 83.
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