Kasaraneni Sadasivarao
Dr. Kasaraneni Sadasivarao was a surgeon, politician, philanthropist and educationist in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He was from Takkelapadu in Guntur district.[1][2]
Kasaraneni Sadasivarao | |
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| Born | 13 October 1923 Takkelapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 11 September 2012 (aged 88) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Doctor, politician, educationalist, patron of Telugu literature |
| Spouse(s) | Kasaraneni Jayapradamba |
| Children | Ramesh, Suresh, Ramabala, Umabala, Ushabala |
Family
Coming from an agricultural family, he was the first one in his family to become a doctor. He married Chalasani Jayapradamba, who was also a doctor. Together, they provided healthcare for the people of Guntur for nearly 40 years and left a lasting impression on the people of Guntur.[3] Dr Sadasivarao also helped two of his brothers become doctors, Dr Kasaraneni Satyanarayanarao (late) and Dr Kasaraneni Manmadharao.[4] The following members are doctors of his family who now practice medicine all over the world.
(Late) Dr Ramesh Kasaraneni (Son)
Dr Sri Valli Kasaraneni (Daughter-in-law)[6]
Dr Suresh Kasaraneni (Son)[7]
Dr Yamuna Kasaraneni (Daughter-in-law)[8]
Dr Krishna Vardhan Kasaraneni (Grandson)[9][10]
Dr Sumeet K Tewani (Grandson-in-law)[12]
Dr Jayaprada Kasaraneni (Granddaughter)
Dr Suresh Vuyyuru (Son-in-law)[13]
Dr Rama Bala Vuyyuru (Daughter)[14]
Dr Venkata Subbarao Chadalavada (Son-in-law)[15]
Dr Uma Bala Chadalavada (Daughter)[16]
Dr Sumana Chadalavada (Granddaughter)
Dr Tulasi Chadalavada (Granddaughter)
Dr Vishnu Priyarao Paturi (Son-in-law)[17]
Dr Usha Bala Paturi (Daughter)[18]
Dr Bhanu Teja Paturi (Grandson)[19]
Career
Sadasiva Rao started the Peoples Nursing Home in Guntur. This was a training hospital which also served much of the local village population. He never demanded money from his patients and many of his poor patients (who were farmers) ended up getting financial aid from him.
After the death of his wife, he retired from public life and lives in his family home in Guntur. In memory of his spouse, he started the "Dr. Jayapradamba Degree College"[5] in Guntur, which aims to provide education at an affordable price for youngsters. He is also the founding secretary of Nagarjuna Educational Society and served as its President for a number of years which expanded under his tenure.[6]
He was a Member of the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly (MLA) from Pedakurapadu constituency in the 1980s (Telugu Desam Party)[7] and till date remains one of the few non-corrupt politicians of India.
Felicitation
In 2008 October, the local community felicitated him for all that he has done for his home town. The felicitation was attended by local dignitaries, as well his siblings, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.[8]
Death
He died at his home on 11 September 2012
References
- State Elections 2004 – Partywise Comparison for 105-Peddakurapadu Constituency of ANDHRA PRADESH
- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/kasaraneni-sadasiva-rao-dead/article3887631.ece
- "Dr. Manmadharao Kasaraneni, MD – Brockport, NY – Emergency Medicine". Healthgrades.com. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- "Collegein.net". Collegein.net. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- "The Hindu : Metro Plus Vijayawada / Personality : Teachers' guide". Archived from the original on 19 June 2007. Retrieved 3 March 2008.
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- "::: Welcome to". Jkcc.ac.in. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.