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George Reddy
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For the eponymous film, see George Reddy (film).
George Reddy (15 January 1947 – 14 April 1972) was an Indian student leader and social activist. He was a Gold medallist (PhD) in nuclear physics at Osmania University, Hyderabad.[1][2] His untimely death led to the formation of the Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU), a student body on the campus of the university that took its name from the "PDS" imprint he had used to publish pamphlets.[2][3]
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Born | (1947-01-15)15 January 1947 |
Died | 14 April 1972(1972-04-14) (aged 25) |
Cause of death | Stab wound |
Education | MSc in Physics |
Alma mater | Osmania University |
Known for | Founding Progressive Democratic Students Union |
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Relatives | Cyril Reddy (brother) Gita Ramaswamy (sister-in-law) |
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