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Biography
V. Venkatasubba Reddiar, also known as V. Venkatasubha Reddiar, was the second and the fourth Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry (Puducherry). He was the first Indian Chief Minister of Puducherry. He was born in a wealthy agricultural family at Madukkarai, Pondicherry. His father Vaithilinga Reddiar was the Mayor of Nettapakkam commune during French rule. His son V. Vaithilingam was also the chief minister of Pondichherry.
Political career
According to The Hindu, Reddiar was "considered one of the architects who spearheaded the freedom struggle movement against the French." In 1946, as Mayor of Nettapakkam, he joined with the Mayor of Pondicherry (K. Muthu Pillai) to demand the French leave the territory and allow it to merge with the Indian Union. Twelve leaders including Reddiar formed a parallel government against French Government on 31 March 1954; Pondicherry merged with the Indian Union on 13 October 1954. On 1 July 1963 Reddiar became the Public Works Minister of Ponicherry, and subsequently became Chief Minister.
Life
According to Member of Parliament N. Gokulakrishnan, Reddiar could speak Telugu.
Death
He died on June 6, 1982 at the age of 72.