A 58-foot-tall statue of Potti Sriramulu, the freedom fighter who sacrificed his life for the creation of Andhra State, is set to be installed in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
About Potti Sriramulu
1. Early Life:
Born on March 16, 1901, in Padamatipalli, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.
Studied sanitary engineering at the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute in Bombay.
2. Role in the Freedom Movement:https://www.iasjnana.com/
A staunch follower of Mahatma Gandhi, he joined the Sabarmati Ashram in 1931.
Participated in the Salt Satyagraha and the Quit India Movement, facing imprisonment multiple times.
Advocated for Dalit rights, organizing fasts to demand their access to temples and social equality.
3. Fight for Andhra State:
Sriramulu launched a hunger strike on October 19, 1952, demanding a separate state for Telugu-speaking people.
His fast lasted 58 days, leading to his death on December 15, 1952.https://www.iasjnana.com/
4. Legacy:
Revered as “Amarajeevi” (Immortal Being) for his selfless dedication.
His efforts set a precedent for the linguistic reorganization of states in India.
5. Impact on State Reorganization:
His martyrdom led to the formation of the States Reorganization Commission in 1953.
This commission recommended the reorganization of Indian states based on linguistic lines, shaping modern India’s map.https://www.iasjnana.com/
