Potti Sriramulu

Potti Sriramulu was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer renowned for his dedication to Telugu linguistic and regional identity. In 1952, he undertook a fasting hunger strike that lasted 58 days to demand the formation of a separate Andhra Pradesh state for Telugu-speaking people, separate from Tamil-dominated regions. His sacrifice galvanized public support and political action, ultimately leading to the creation of Andhra Pradesh in 1953. Sriramulu's commitment to regional pride and linguistic rights made him a revered figure in Andhra Pradesh's history, symbolizing the power of peaceful protest and the importance of cultural identity.