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In an effort to protect the interests of the Telugu people in Madras Presidency, and to preserve the culture of Andhra people, he attempted to force the government to listen to public demands for the separation of the Andhra region from the Madras Presidency, based on linguistic lines and with Madras as its capital. He went on a lengthy fast ...
Jul 15, 2024 · The Telugu population under the Madras Presidency, was upset with the neglect displayed towards them by the government, leading to widespread discontent and neglect. Sreeramulu had recognized the need for a separate Telugu-speaking state that could address the public-demands and the societal needs of the Telugu people.
On 19 December, following the protests that ensued after the death of Sriramulu, Nehru formally announced the decision to form a separate Andhra state. On 1 October 1953, the Telugu-speaking portion of Andhra State was created out of Madras State, with Kurnool as its capital city.
Mar 16, 2018 · Potti Sreeramulu was born to Guravayya and Mahalakshmamma in Nellore district in the erstwhile Madras State, today part of Andhra Pradesh. Between 1946 and 1948, he carried out three fasts in Nellore for the temple entry of Dalits.
Oct 31, 2019 · AMARAVATI: The pride of Andhra was upheld by the heroic deeds of great patriot Potti Sriramulu, who fought for a separate state to retain their own identity, as he refused to accept discrimination being shown by the then powers that were.
Sep 14, 2018 · Government offices were attacked and trains were defaced. Police had to open fire at several places to keep the situation under control. Nehru finally relented and in March 1953, the Telugu districts of Madras presidency were identified to constitute the State of Andhra Pradesh. Last Updated Sep 19, 2018, 9:26 AM IST. Potti-Sreeramulu.
Mar 16, 2017 · Potti Sreeramulu fasted in the heart of Madras city for over 58 days for an Andhra state with Madras as the capital. He described “Andhra without Madras as a dead body without a head. The reasons as to why the Rajaji government, Union government led by Nehru or police did not intervene to force feed or shift him to a hospital remain unclear.
