Potti Sriramulu Residence to be converted into a Museum
125th Birth Anniversary Celebrations with 12 Programmes over 12 months
Inspired by Potti Sriramulu, CM said he will make Andhra Pradesh No. 1 by 2047
CM announces a modern health center and High School in Potti Sriramulu’s native village
*Amaravati, March 16, 2025:* Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that a 58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu will be installed in Amaravati, the state capital, in honor of his 58-day-long hunger strike for the creation of Andhra State. The statue will be completed before his next birth anniversary, along with a memorial in Amaravati.
Additionally, the CM stated that Potti Sriramulu’s native house in Padamatipalli will be converted into a museum. A modern health center and a high school buildingwill also be constructed in the village. Responding to villagers' requests, he promised to build a bridge over the Buckingham Canal.
The CM participated in Potti Sriramulu’s birth anniversary celebrations at Undavalli, where he paid floral tributes to the leader’s statue.
*Potti Sriramulu’s Sacrifice Led to the Formation of Linguistic States*
Potti Sriramulu lived for the people and the Telugu community. Many are born on this earth, but only a few leave an indelible mark on history. As long as Telugu history exists, Potti Sriramulu’s name will be remembered.
His sacrifice paved the way for the formation of linguistic states in India. During British rule, governance was structured through presidencies, prioritizing administrative convenience over linguistic or regional identities. However, after independence, the people's self-identity and cultural pride strengthened.
Born on March 16, 1901, in Madras, Potti Sriramulu's family originally belonged to Nellore. He strongly believed that people should have the right to be governed in their own language. His struggle for a separate Telugu-speaking state led to his ultimate sacrifice.
Despite initial indifference from both the people and the central government, Potti Sriramulu undertook a 58-day-long hunger strike and passed away on December 15, 1952. His death sparked massive public outrage, forcing then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to announce a separate Andhra State on December 19, 1952.
On March 25, 1953, Nehru officially declared that Andhra State would be formed on October 1, 1953. Andhra Pradesh later merged with Telangana but was bifurcated again in 2014 into two separate states.
“We have honored his sacrifice by grandly commemorating December 15 as his martyrdom day,” the CM said.
Working Towards Making Andhra Pradesh No. 1 by 2047*
CM Chandrababu Naidu emphasized that Andhra Pradesh, formed due to Potti Sriramulu’s sacrifice, will be transformed into the No. 1 state by 2047. He urged the establishment of a memorial trust in Potti Sriramulu’s name, encouraging his followers and the public to come forward to preserve his legacy.
"Remembering sacrifices for just a day or two isn’t enough. Future generations must be inspired by them for years to come. We must educate those unfamiliar with history about how Potti Sriramulu gave his life for the Telugu people. It was under our leadership that Nellore district was renamed after him," the CM added.
*12 Months, 12 Programmes*
The 125th birth anniversary celebrations have begun today. Over the next 12 months, one significant program will be conducted each month, culminating in grand celebrations on March 16 next year.
Starting this Ugadi, the government will implement the P4 initiative, which aims to ensure social stability and improve living standards. The CM stressed the need to bridge economic disparities, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities and resources.
"In the coming five years, the government will work towards poverty eradication and uplifting the underprivileged. Even in wealthy communities like the Vaisyas, there are economically weaker sections who need support. We must all work for societal progress.
Inspired by Potti Sriramulu’s sacrifice for Telugu people, it is our duty to uplift at least ten individuals and spread awareness about his sacrifices," the CM urged.
Minister Narayana, Arya Vaisya Corporation Chairman Doondi Rakesh, and representatives from various communities attended the event
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