BRS Stalwart and Former Narsampet Legislator Peddi Sudarshan Reddy Dies at 52
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi mourning the loss of a founding-era leader following a fatal pulmonary embolism. Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, a veteran of the Telangana statehood movement, passed away during treatment in Hyderabad.
Key takeaways
- Peddi Sudarshan Reddy died at 12:51 a.m. on July 31, 2026, following a pulmonary embolism suffered five days earlier.
- He was a founding member of the TRS/BRS party and a close ally of K. Chandrashekhar Rao since 2001.
- Reddy served as the MLA for Narsampet starting in 2018 and previously chaired the State Civil Supplies Corporation.
- The 52-year-old politician was a long-time advocate for Telangana statehood and served eight years as a BRS district president.
Medical Emergency and Passing
Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, the former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Narsampet, died early Friday, July 31, 2026, at a private medical facility in Hyderabad. The 52-year-old Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) politician was pronounced dead at 12:51 a.m. His health crisis began on July 26 at his Hanumakonda residence when he collapsed due to a pulmonary embolism, which caused a sudden arterial blockage in his lungs. While medical staff initially revived him through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at a local hospital, he was later transferred to the capital for advanced care. He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.
Key Facts
- Reddy was born on August 6, 1974, in Nallabelly and remained a resident of the Warangal district throughout his life.
- He joined K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) in 2001 at the inception of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, now known as BRS.
- Between 2016 and 2018, he served as the Chairman of the State Civil Supplies Corporation.
- Reddy represented the Narsampet constituency as an MLA after winning the 2018 election.
- He held significant party roles, including eight years as district president and a subsequent term as State general secretary.
Background
Reddy was a central figure in the movement for Telangana's statehood, maintaining a close political alliance with BRS founder K. Chandrashekhar Rao for over two decades. His political career gained momentum in 2001 when he was elected as a Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) member from Nallabelly. KCR expressed profound grief over the loss, describing Reddy as a dedicated associate. Other political figures, including Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, K.T. Rama Rao, and TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud, also issued formal condolences.
What Happens Next
The final rites for the former legislator are scheduled for Friday evening. His cremation will take place in his native village of Nallabelly. A delegation of senior BRS leaders, headed by T. Harish Rao, has traveled to the site to attend the funeral services and pay their final respects.
Source: The Hindu — National
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