Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy is a notable name in Indian politics. He was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) from 2012 until 2019. Born on March 25, 1942, in Mahbubnagar, he pursued a BA in History from Osmania College in Kurnool in 1964 and later completed an LLB from Osmania University Law College in Hyderabad in 1967.
Reddy’s political journey included serving as a member of both the 12th and 14th Lok Sabha, representing Nalgonda in Telangana. He was significant in his role as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour and was a key figure in various mass movements.
He became CPI’s General Secretary on March 31, 2012, serving until July 21, 2019, when D. Raja took over. Reddy was known for his deep commitment to communist principles, participating in numerous seminars and discussions at different levels, gaining respect across and beyond the party.
On the personal front, Reddy is married to Dr. B.V. Vijaya Lakshmi and they have two sons. He is admired for his simplicity, honesty, and steadfast dedication to political activism. Reddy’s influence remains strong in Indian political circles.
