S. Jaipal Reddy is a famous political leader. He was born on January 16,1942. He was educated at Osmania University.
He began his political career as a member of the Congress. He became President of the Andhra Pradesh Youth Congress in 1965. Later, he was appointed the General Secretary of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee.
During the Emergency, he was suspended from the Congress for opposing the Emergency. He joined the Janata Party and became the leader of the party in the State Legislative Assembly. When Janata Dal was founded, he became its General Secretary and spokesman.
He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1990. Later, he became leader of Janata Dal in the House. He got the opportunity of becoming the leader of opposition in 1991. S. Jaipal Reddy rejoined the Congress after his party Janata Dal was divided. He became the Spokesman of the Congress. He is known for his mild manners and intellectuality.