Former Andhra Pradesh assembly speaker Dr Agarala Eswara Reddy passes away

TIRUPATI: Former assembly speaker of the state of united Andhra Pradesh Dr Agarala Eswara Reddy died at the age of 87 while undergoing treatment at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences super specialty hospital in Tirupati on Sunday.
Dr Agarala Eswara Reddy was born on December 28, 1933 at Thukivakam village in Renigunta Mandal of Chittoor District. In 1957, he was first elected as the village sarpanch and later contested as an MLA on a Congress party ticket. He won the second time from Tirupati and served as deputy speaker between 1981-82. He also worked as a speaker for united AP assembly in 1983.
He served the Sri Venkateswara University and Agricultural University for decades in various capacities. He has authored seven books on various public affairs along with many more articles and research papers. He has been contributing to higher education by establishing colleges for three decades.
Chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed grief over the demise of Agarala Eshwara Reddy and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members. A popular leader from Chittoor district, Eswar Reddy was known for expressing his views frankly.