N. Uttam Kumar Reddy

Nalamada Uttam Kumar Reddy (born 20 June 1962) is an Indian politician and former IAF pilot. He is a Member of Parliament for the Nalgonda constituency. He is also serving as the President of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee. He worked as the Minister of Housing, Weaker Selection Housing Programmes in Government of Andhra Pradesh.[2]

This is a Telugu name; the family name is Nalamanda

Nalamada Uttam Kumar Reddy
President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee
Assumed office
2015
National PresidentSonia Gandhi Rahul Gandhi
Member of Telangana Legislative Assembly
In office
2014–2019
ConstituencyHuzurnagar
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
2019
Preceded byGutha Sukender Reddy
ConstituencyNalgonda, Telangana
Personal details
Born
Nalamada Uttam Kumar Reddy

(1962-06-20) 20 June 1962[1]
Suryapet, Andhra Pradesh, India
(now in Telangana, India)
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)Nalamada Padmavathi Reddy
ResidenceHyderabad, Telangana
WebsiteOfficial website
INC Telangana Website

Early life

Uttam Kumar was born on 20 June 1962 in Suryapet. He was born to Purushottam Reddy and Usha Devi. His native village is Tatipamula in Tirumalagiri mandal of Suryapet district. He is a graduate in B.Sc. He is a former fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. He flew the MiG 21 and MiG 23 in front line fighter squadrons. Uttam Kumar also served as the Controller of Security, Protocol, Administration, Foreign trips of President at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, 4th time MLA, currently Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President (TPCC).[3]

Political career

Uttam Kumar Reddy was elected thrice to the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly. He won Andhra Pradesh State Assembly Elections, 2009 for Indian National Congress party in Huzurnagar Assembly Constituency. He won Andhra Pradesh State Assembly Elections, 2004 for Indian National Congress in Kodad Assembly Constituency. He won Andhra Pradesh State Assembly elections, 1999 for Indian National Congress in Kodad Assembly Constituency. He represented the Congress Party from Telangana region in all party meeting held by Home Minister of India P.Chidambaram during the first week of January 2011 to discuss on Sri Krishna Committee Report.[4] He was appointed as Telangana State TPCC in February, 2015.

Ministry

Uttam Kumar Reddy was Cabinet Minister for Housing, Weaker Section Housing Programme, AP Cooperative Housing Societies Federation and AP Housing Board in Sri.N.Kiran Kumar Reddy's Cabinet.[5]

Personal life

Uttam Kumar Reddy is married to Nalamada Padmavathi Reddy.[6]

Cameo appearance

Uttam Kumar Reddy played the role of a chief minister in Terror movie and Music.[7]

References
  1. "Profile of N Uttam Kumar Reddy - Huzurnagar". helloap. 2011-01-13.
  2. "List of Ministers" Archived 8 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. APOnline.
  3. "Huzurnaar MLA" Archived 9 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Andhra Pradesh MLA's Portal.
  4. "Housing Minister" Archived 2 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Andhra Pradesh MLAs Portal.
  5. "Members of Legislative Assembly" Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. APOnline.
  6. "Uttam Kumar Reddy Profile"
  7. Yellapantula, Suhas (23 February 2016). "Terror: Taking The Road Less Travelled". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
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