The First Chief Minister of Karnataka:K.C.Reddy

Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy (4 May 1902 – 27 February 1976) was the first Chief Minister of Karnataka (then Mysore State).

He was born in a Vokkaliga family hailing from Kyasamballi village in Bangarpet taluk of Kolar district.After his graduation in law, He along with other political activists, founded the ‘Praja Paksha’ (Peoples party) in 1930.The aim of this party was to achieve responsible government in the Princely state of Mysore. The Praja paksha gained support in rural areas as it largely highlighted the issues of farmers. The Praja paksha and Praja mitra mandali joined to form the 'Praja Samyukta Paksha' [Mysore People's Federation] in 1934. K.C.Reddy was the president of the Mysore People's Federation from 1935 to 1937.Later, the federation merged with the Indian National Congress and participated in the freedom movement. K.C.Reddy served as the president of Mysore Congress twice, in 1937-38 and 1946-47. He was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

K.C.Reddy

In office              25 October 1947 – 30 March 1952

Preceded by       Post Established
Succeeded by     Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Born                   4 May 1902
                           Kyasamballi, Kolar, Karnataka, India

Died                   February 27, 1976 (aged 73)
Political party    Indian National Congress
Religion             Hindu