Today, Andhra Pradesh paid fitting tribute to Sri Potti Sriramulu, the Great Telugu man who died for the cause of the Telugu people. Andhra Pradesh Government named Nellore district as Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District.
If we look back into the history of Telugu people it is difficult to find those people who lived and died for the cause Telugu people. Sri Potti Sriramulu stands tall amongst them. Sixty years ago, his fast on to death at Madras, triggered the sepearation of Telugu Speaking people from erstwhile Madras state. It is a supreme sacrifice.
Well done Dr Y S Rajesekhar Reddy and Government of Andhra Pradesh
Ps: I was having a quick recall of history and I could find only three more people who have lived and died for the cause of Telugu's. N T Ramarao, CP Brown and Sir Arthur Cotton. I am finding it hard to find a fifth person. Well, two of them were British
23rd May 2008
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