Visakhapatnam: rich tributes paid to Potti Sriramulu on the occasion of Andhra Pradesh Formation Day

District Collector garlands statue of Mahatma Gandhi and portraits of Potti Sriramulu and Telugu Thalli

District Collector A. Mallikarjuna hoisted the national flag and recalled the sacrifice of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu on the occasion of Andhra Pradesh Formation Day celebrations, here on Tuesday.

The Collector garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and paid tributes. Later, he garlanded the portraits of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu and Telugu Thalli

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mallikarjuna recalled that Potti Sriramulu had sacrificed his life for the formation of a separate State on linguistic basis, demanding separation from Madras State. Later, he elaborated on various development works being undertaken in the district.

Mayor Golagani Hari Venkata Kumari called upon the people to emulate the path shown by Potti Sriramulu. He had fasted for 58 days and sacrificed his life for formation of a separate State, she said.

Zilla Parishad Chairperson J. Subhadra, MLC Varudhu Kalyani, Police Commissioner Ch. Srikanth and Joint Collector K.S. Viswanathan were among those who spoke.

Students of various schools presented patriotic dances, songs and skits to mark the occasion.

Gajuwaka MLA T. Nagireddy, DCP Sumit Sunil Garud, DRO Srinivasa Murthy, Food Commission Member B. Kanta Rao, Chairpersons of various corporations KK Raju, Palla Chinathalli. Kola Guruvulu, Pilla Sujata and K. Ramadevi were present.