The Rise of Kishan Reddy: From Party Worker to Union Minister

G Kishan Reddy, BJP president in Telangana and Union Minister, started his political career in 1977 as an ordinary worker. Rising through the ranks, he secured the Secunderabad Lok Sabha seat. Reddy has held numerous eminent positions, from MLA to Union Minister of Tourism, Culture, and DoNER.

G Kishan Reddy, the BJP president in Telangana and a prominent Union Minister, exemplifies a classic political ascension story, beginning his journey in 1977 as a modest party worker.

Tuesday saw Reddy securing the Secunderabad Lok Sabha seat with a margin of over 49,000 votes. His career, marked by significant milestones, includes stints as an MLA, state unit president, and national head of BJP's youth wing, BJYM.

Born in 1960 to farmer parents in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district, Reddy's leadership qualities were recognized over the decades, ultimately culminating in his current roles, including that of Union Minister for Tourism, Culture, and DoNER.