Gade Venkat Reddy (10 July 1940 – 29 May 2026) was an Indian politician from Prakasam district and a 5-term MLA of the Indian National Congress Party. He was first elected in 1967 from Parchur Constituency, then within Bapatla Taluk and Guntur district. Reddy was an advocate and businessman by profession and entered into politics later.
Reddy was elected to serve as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Bapatla Assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India, between 2004 and 2014. He represented the Indian National Congress.
Early life Gade Venkata Reddy was born at Pavuluru in Prakasam district to Gade Veera Reddy. He graduated with a B.A (LLB) in 1959 in Bapatla.
Political career Reddy was elected as Member of Legislative Assembly to Bapatla (Assembly constituency) seat during 2009 assembly elections.
Ministerial portfolios held Cabinet Minister for Endowments under Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy & Konijeti Rosaiah between 2009 and 2010. Cabinet Minister for Excise & Prohibition under Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy in 1993.
Death Reddy died on 29 May 2026, at the age of 86.Veteran Congress leader Gade Venkat Reddy passes away at 89 The Hindu
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