In 1969, following the death of President Zakir Hussain, Reddy was nominated as the official candidate of Congress party; in particular, he was seen as the candidate of the old guard of the Congress.
Reddy was nominated as the official candidate of Congress party. This was following the death of President Zakir Hussain. This was in 1969. He was seen as the candidate of the old guard of the Congress. This was in particular. This was in 1969.