Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced the installation of a 58-foot statue in Amaravati to honor Potti Sriramulu, the freedom fighter whose 58-day hunger strike led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1953. The statue, along with a memorial, will be completed before his next birth anniversary. Additionally, Sriramulu’s native house in Padamatipalli will be turned into a museum, and a modern health center and high school will be established in his village.
Key Points:
A 58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu will be installed in Amaravati to honor his sacrifice for the creation of Andhra Pradesh.
History:
- Potti Sriramulu undertook a 58-day hunger strike (October 19 – December 15-16, 1952) demanding a separate Telugu-speaking state under the Madras Presidency.
- His death led to widespread riots, forcing PM Jawaharlal Nehru to announce the formation of Andhra Pradesh on October 1, 1953.
- His struggle set a precedent for linguistic states in India.
