Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Andhra Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy Falls Ill During I-Day Speech
Independence Day is a special day when people celebrate their country's freedom.
A minister in India named Anam Ramanarayana Reddy attended a big celebration in Tirupati.
He was supposed to give a speech to everyone at the event.
He stood and talked for a very long time, almost a whole hour.
Suddenly, he began to feel dizzy and unwell at the podium.
Security guards and helpers rushed to his side right away and held him steady.
One report said he collapsed, while others said the people around him stopped him from falling.
A doctor gave him first aid, and reports said his blood pressure had dropped too low.
The hot weather and standing for so long may have made him feel sick.
After resting a little, he felt better and went back to join the celebrations.
Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy fell ill while delivering his speech at the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Police Parade Grounds in Tirupati.
He appeared dizzy and unsteady at the podium after standing and speaking for nearly an hour; one report said he collapsed to one side while others said security personnel prevented him from falling.
Security personnel and officials rushed to his aid, administered first aid, and doctors said his condition was stable.
Reports attributed the incident to a sudden drop in blood pressure, with heat and prolonged standing also believed to have contributed.
The 74-year-old minister, who represents the Atmakur Assembly constituency and returned to the Telugu Desam Party in 2024, recovered and resumed the celebrations; the ceremony was briefly halted but not seriously interrupted.
- Who
- Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, the Endowments Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Fell ill while delivering his Independence Day speech, received first aid, was reported stable, and recovered to resume the celebrations
- When
- Saturday, during the 80th Independence Day celebrations (2026)
- Where
- Police Parade Grounds, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Reportedly suffered a sudden drop in blood pressure; heat and prolonged standing were believed to have contributed to his discomfort
- Minister
- Anam Ramanarayana Reddy
- Portfolio
- Endowments Minister, Andhra Pradesh
- Age
- 74
- Constituency
- Atmakur Assembly constituency
- Political Party
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebrations (Independence Day 2026)
- Venue
- Police Parade Grounds, Tirupati
- Medical Assessment
- Condition stable; sudden drop in blood pressure; heat and prolonged standing cited as factors
- Outcome
- Recovered and resumed celebrations; brief halt but no major interruption
