D. Kupendra Reddy (born 27 May 1960 Bangalore)[1] an Indian politician, entrepreneur and a social worker. He is a former Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India from 2014 to 2020. He is representing Karnataka from Janata Dal (Secular) party, a regional political party headed by H D Deve Gowda, former Prime Minister of India. .[2][3]
D. Kupendra Reddy | |
|---|---|
 Reddy in 2019 | |
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Karnataka | |
| In office 26 June 2014 – 25 June 2020 | |
| Succeeded by | H. D. Deve Gowda |
| Constituency | Karnataka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 May 1960 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| Website | kupendrareddy |
Political career
editD Kupendra Reddy started his political career with Congress and was part of the party for almost 20 years. He moved to Janata Dal (s) and became the Member of Parliament in 2014.[4] Kupendra Reddy has been actively involved on the floor of the parliament, asking one of the highest number of questions.[5]
During the recent 2018 Karnataka State Elections, Kupendra Reddy played a key role in the post-election negotiations. JD(S) and Congress joined hands to form a coalition government, despite BJP emerging as the single largest party.[6]
In January 2019, as part of the party's preparation for the general elections, JD(S) President, H D Deve Gowda announced the appointment of Kupendra Reddy as the in-charge for Bangalore urban and rural districts. Reddy's role was to interact with the workers and leaders of the party to coordinate the entire election campaign.[7]
Entrepreneurial career
editKupendra Reddy is in the business of construction and IT infrastructure development, addressing the Infrastructure requirements of the IT industry in Bengaluru and focuses on building technology parks. He established RGA Software Systems Pvt. Ltd. in the year 2000 and two other companies to execute and deliver these projects.[8] He heads Sireesh Auto Pvt Ltd, authorized dealers for Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd in Bengaluru.[9] Reddy also serves on the board of several other companies in various industries.[10]
Positions held
editMember, Rajya Sabha, June 2014 - June 2020
Member, Committee on Commerce, September 2014 - August 2017
Member, Sub-Committee on Ease of Doing Business of the Committee on Commerce, April - December 2015
Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2013, May - July 2015
Member, Committee on External Affairs, September 2017 onwards
Member, Committee on Rules, June 2018 onwards[1]
Member, Special Invitee to the Board of TTD Trust, September 2019 onwards[11]
Lake Conservation
editKupendra Reddy has been associated with the lake conservation movement of Bangalore and involved in the conservation process of lakes like Agara, Varthur and Bellandur.[12][13] Apart from cleaning and restoration process, he has also suggested measures to maintain lakes using self-reliant measures.[14]
In 2015 he filed a PIL in the High Court of Karnataka in W.P. No.58668/2015, titled as D. Kupendra Reddy versus State of Karnataka & Ors. The PIL argued for reducing the pollution in Bellandur lake and restore and rejuvenate it.[15][16] This helped in getting judicial attention to the lake issue faced by Bangalore.
In 2017, he raised the Bellandur Lake issue with National Green Tribunal in application no. 217/2017, titled as D. Kupendra Reddy versus the State of Karnataka.[17] NGT directed the state government and concerned authorities to prepare an action plan to control and prevent pollution of the Bellandur lake and initiate restoration and rejuvenation process. It also directed the Industries in the catchment area to be closed and the housing societies and upcoming buildings to construct sewage treatment plants (STPs).
Reddy has also requested the Central Government to include Bangalore lakes as part of the government's project of cage fish culture. Cage culture project is part of the Central Government's ambitious Blue Revolution and if implemented in Bengaluru lakes, it can help sustain the cleaning process and make the lakes self-reliant.[14]
Social Role
editReddy has donated land to the State Government to be used for public transport like roads and housing for the poor. He has helped in building marriage halls for public use and supported the renovation of temples.[18]
Personal life
editD. Kupendra Reddy was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka to V.S. Dasa Reddy and Savithramma. He is married to R. Pushpavathi and resides in HSR Layout, Bangalore.[19] They have two daughters and one son.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Members Page". 164.100.47.5. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "D. Kupendra Reddy". Government of India. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "Kupendra Reddy files papers as JD(S) candidate for RS polls". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Kupendra Reddy files papers as JD(S) candidate for RS polls". The Hindu. 8 June 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "D. Kupendra Reddy". PRS. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Karnataka drama ends as Kumaraswamy wins trust vote without". The Economic Times. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ ""JD(S) to have a pre-poll alliance with the Congress: Deve Gowda"". United News of India. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
- ^ "RGA SOFTWARE SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED - Company, directors and contact details | Zauba Corp". www.zaubacorp.com. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "About Us | Sireesh Auto". www.sireeshauto.com. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Kupendra Reddy Dasareddy - Director information and companies associated with | Zauba Corp". www.zaubacorp.com. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Members take oath". The Hindu. 23 September 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Cage fish farming may be solution to revive lakes - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Ready revised plan for Bellandur Lake: HC to agencies". Deccan Herald. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "NGT gets tough over endangered Bellandur". Bangalore Mirror. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "In the matter of: Court on its own Motion Vs. State of Karnataka and D. Kupendra Reddy Vs. State of Karnataka & Ors" (PDF). New Delhi: National Green Tribunal. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ L, D. "Entranceindia | Shri D. Kupendra Reddy | Entranceindia". Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "D. Kupendra Reddy". MyNeta.info. Retrieved 14 October 2015.