T Jeevan Reddy

T. Jeevan Reddy is an Indian politician and senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) from Telangana. He is known for his long-standing association with state politics and for representing Telangana in the Rajya Sabha.

With a career spanning several decades, Jeevan Reddy has served as a legislator multiple times and has held ministerial responsibilities in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh. His political work has focused on irrigation, agriculture, and regional development, particularly in northern Telangana. Recognised as an experienced administrator and mass leader, he continues to play an active role in party organisation and parliamentary affairs.

As of 2026, he serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, from Telangana.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12:05:57 PM [IST]

T Jeevan Reddy Biography

Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy is a senior politician from Telangana and a long-standing leader of the Indian National Congress. His entry into public life began at the grassroots level when he was first elected as the Panchayat Samithi President of Mallial in 1981 through a non-party-based election, a post then considered equivalent in influence to a present-day legislative constituency. This early mandate marked the beginning of his sustained engagement with local governance and rural administration.

Reddy gradually rose through the ranks of the Congress party, establishing himself as a mass leader in the northern Telangana region. His political career during the undivided Andhra Pradesh period was shaped by consistent electoral participation and organisational responsibilities, particularly in areas related to public works, infrastructure, and constituency development.

In 2006, Jeevan Reddy contested a high-profile Parliament by-election against the then Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party president, followed by another parliamentary contest in 2008. Despite the electoral challenges, his political standing strengthened during this period, reflecting his resilience and prominence in state-level Congress politics.

Later in 2006, he was inducted into the Andhra Pradesh State Cabinet, where he served until 2009. During his ministerial tenure, Jeevan Reddy handled the Roads & Buildings (R&B) portfolio, overseeing infrastructure development projects and public works across several regions of the state.

Following the formation of Telangana state in 2014, Jeevan Reddy emerged as a key Congress leader in the new political landscape. He achieved a notable political milestone by winning the only seat from North Telangana for the Congress party, reaffirming his electoral strength in a region dominated by regional parties.

As of 2026, Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy serves as the sitting MLA from the Jagtial Assembly constituency and continues to be a senior Congress leader in Telangana, actively involved in legislative work, constituency representation, and party organisation at the state level.

T Jeevan Reddy Personal Life

Full Name	T Jeevan Reddy
Date of Birth	01 May 1952 (Age 73)
Place of Birth	Jagtial
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Graduate Professional
Profession	Politician & Advocate
Father's Name	RAMCHANDRA REDDY
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	T. Ahalya Devi

T Jeevan Reddy Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.56 CRORE

ASSETS

₹3.39 CRORE

Liabilities

₹83.53 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about T Jeevan Reddy

Reddy was elected as an MLA for six times consecutively from Jagtial constituency and was defeated by L. Ramana of the Telugu Desam Party in the 2009 elections.
Reddy was the Roads and Buildings Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2007 to 2009.

Political Timeline of T Jeevan Reddy

2026: Remains a senior Congress leader and active participant in Telangana politics following his Council tenure.
2026: Remains a senior Congress leader and active participant in Telangana politics following his Council tenure, **as of 2026**.
2025: Continued Legislative Council term after 2019 election (term ends March 2025).
2024: Contested the Nizamabad Lok Sabha election and lost.
2023: Remained MLC; contested the Jagtial Assembly election but lost.
2022: Continued as MLC representing graduate constituency; ongoing public service.
2021: Actively involved in state politics and internal Congress mobilisation.
2020: Continued serving as MLC, engaging in legislative affairs and party activities.
2019: Elected as a Member of the Telangana Legislative Council (Graduate Constituency).
2018: Lost the Jagtial Assembly seat in the Telangana elections.
2017: Participated in Assembly debates and constituency work.
2016: Continued as Congress MLA; engaged in state politics.
2015: Served as MLA, focusing on legislative duties and regional development.
2014: Elected to the newly formed Telangana Legislative Assembly from Jagtial as the only Congress MLA from North Telangana.
2013: Campaigned for Congress in the last phase before Telangana state formation.
2012: Continued active involvement in Congress campaigns and grassroots outreach.
2011: Focused on party mobilisation during the Telangana statehood movement period.
2010: Remained active in Congress organisational and public work in Telangana region.
2009: Lost the Jagtial Assembly election.
2008: Contested the Karimnagar parliamentary by-election again and narrowly lost.
2007: Continued as Roads & Buildings Minister in the Andhra Pradesh government.
2006: Contested the Karimnagar parliamentary by-election against BRS president (K. Chandrashekar Rao) and lost; inducted in Andhra Pradesh Cabinet as Roads & Buildings Minister.
2004: Re-elected MLA from Jagtial as Congress candidate.
1999: Re-elected MLA from Jagtial as Congress candidate.
1996: Re-elected MLA from Jagtial (won by-election) as Congress candidate.
1994: Lost the Assembly election from Jagtial.
1989: Re-elected MLA from Jagtial as Congress candidate.
1985: Contested Assembly election; not elected.
1984: Left TDP and joined the Indian National Congress under Rajiv Gandhi.
1983: Elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Jagtial as a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) candidate and inducted as Excise Minister.
1981: Reddy was First elected as Panchayat Samithi President of Mallial in 1981 in a non-party based elections, which is equivalent to today’s Legislative Constituency.

T Jeevan Reddy Early Life

2017: Presently Reddy is the Deputy Leader of Congress Legislative Party.
2008: Reddy contested against the T.R.S Party President in the Parliament by-election.
2006: Reddy was inducted into the State Cabinet till 2009 during which he held the portfolio of R&B.
2006: Jeevan Reddy contested against the T.R.S Party President in the Parliament by-election.

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