K. Koti Reddi

Kadapa Koti Reddi (October 1887 – 1981) was an Indian barrister and politician. He was born in Kotireddigaripalle, Madanapalle and pursued his education, obtaining a B.A. degree from Madras, a B.C.L. degree from Oxford, and an L.L.B. from London. He became a Barrister-at-Law and enrolled as a High Court Advocate in 1914. He established his practice in Kadapa in 1918. He served as a minister in the Prakasam cabinet, responsible for Hindu Religious Endowments, and Revenue (other than Land revenue), from 1 May 1946 to 23 March 1947. He played a prominent role in the Quit India Movement and was imprisoned for his participation.

K. Koti Reddy's contributions extended beyond politics. He was actively involved in various social and nationalist movements. He accompanied Mahatma Gandhi during his Rayalaseema tour in 1919-20 and participated in the individual satyagraha movement. He was imprisoned multiple times for his activism.

Koti Reddi continued his involvement in politics and served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly until 1962. He was later nominated to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council in 1964 and remained a member until 30 June 1970.