After graduating in law, Reddy 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 party 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. Reddy served as its president from 1935 to 1937. Later, the federation merged with the
Indian National Congress and participated in the
Indian independence movement. 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. After independence of India in 1947, he was at the forefront of the Mysore Chalo movement seeking responsible state government in
Mysore State and went on to become the first Chief Minister of the state. He served in this position from 1947 to 1952. Reddy was elected as a member of the
Mysore Legislative Assembly in 1952 representing
Bangarapet.Subsequently, he served as a member of the
Rajya Sabha from 1952 to 1957 and as a member of the
Lok Sabha, representing Kolar from 1957 to 1962. During this period, he also served as
Union Minister for Housing and Supplies (1957–61) and as
Union Minister for Commerce and Industries (1961–62). Later, he also served as Governor of
Madhya Pradesh from 1965 to 1971. Reddy's birth centenary was commemorated in 2002 when his contribution towards the development of Karnataka was hailed. The 30 kilometre section of
Outer Ring Road in
Bengaluru, from
Hebbal to Central Silk Board, is named after KC Reddy. ==See also==