Kishan Reddy mourns ex-Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy
Synopsis
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy mourned the untimely death of Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, former MLA from Narsampet, on July 31, 2026, recalling his unforgettable role in the Telangana statehood movement and offering condolences to his family.
Key Takeaways
Kishan Reddy expressed condolences on July 31, 2026 over the death of former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy .
Kishan Reddy described Sudarshan Reddy's role in the Telangana statehood movement as 'unforgettable.' The minister prayed for peace for the departed soul and extended sympathies to the family.
Peddi Sudarshan Reddy represented Narsampet constituency in Warangal district.
Telangana was carved out as India's 29th state in June 2014 after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.
As BJP Telangana state president , Kishan Reddy has consistently honoured figures from the statehood agitation across party lines.
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Friday, July 31, mourned the untimely passing of Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, former MLA from Narsampet constituency, calling his death a profound loss for those who lived through the Telangana statehood struggle.
Posting in Telugu, the minister expressed deep grief — 'తీవ్ర సంతాపం వ్యక్తంచేస్తున్నాను' ('I express profound condolences') — and recalled that Sudarshan Reddy's role in the Telangana movement was 'unforgettable.' He prayed for peace for the departed soul and extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, closing with 'ఓం శాంతి' (Om Shanti).
A voice from the Telangana agitation falls silent
Peddi Sudarshan Reddy represented Narsampet, a constituency in Warangal district, and was among the political figures who participated in the long-drawn movement that culminated in the creation of Telangana as India's 29th state in June 2014, following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. For veterans of that era, his passing closes another chapter of a generation that fought for a separate state.BJP Telangana's tradition of honouring movement figures
Kishan Reddy, who also serves as BJP's Telangana state president, has consistently acknowledged the contributions of leaders across party lines who were part of the Telangana statehood agitation. Such public condolences from senior BJP leadership have become a mark of political respect in the state — a recognition that the movement's participants belong to a shared regional memory, regardless of present-day affiliations. The minister's tribute is a reminder that the human architecture of the Telangana movement — the MLAs, activists, and local leaders who sustained it — is slowly passing from the scene. Each departure is a moment the state pauses to remember how it came to be.Point of View
Even as the ruling Congress and regional outfits contest that narrative. Acknowledging movement veterans across party lines is low-cost but high-signal politics in a state where the 2014 struggle remains a touchstone of identity. As the generation of activists and legislators who lived the agitation dwindles, such moments also serve as quiet reminders of the movement's human cost — and of who stood where when it mattered.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Peddi Sudarshan Reddy?
Peddi Sudarshan Reddy was a former Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Narsampet constituency in Warangal district, Telangana, known for his participation in the Telangana statehood movement.
Why did G. Kishan Reddy condole Peddi Sudarshan Reddy's death?
G. Kishan Reddy, Union Coal and Mines Minister and BJP Telangana president, paid tribute recognising Sudarshan Reddy's role in the Telangana statehood agitation, calling it unforgettable.
What is Narsampet constituency?
Narsampet is a legislative assembly constituency located in Warangal district of Telangana, represented in the past by Peddi Sudarshan Reddy.
What was the Telangana statehood movement?
The Telangana statehood movement was a decades-long agitation demanding a separate state for the Telangana region, which culminated in the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and the formation of Telangana as India's 29th state in June 2014.
What is G. Kishan Reddy's role in Telangana BJP?
G. Kishan Reddy serves as the president of the BJP's Telangana state unit in addition to his role as Union Minister of Coal and Mines in the central government.
