President Murmu To Attend Alluri Sitarama Raju's 125th Birth Anniversary In Hyderabad On July 4

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Hyderabad on July 4.

A file photo of President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will attend the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Hyderabad on July 4.

Notably, Alluri Sitarama Raju was a legendary freedom fighter known for his efforts in protecting the interests of tribal communities in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh.

Telangana Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari held a meeting with officials to discuss the arrangements for the President's visit. The meeting primarily focused on various aspects, including road repairs, security, sanitation, and electricity supply, PTI reported. Several senior officials, including DGP Anjani Kumar, attended the meeting.

"Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari informed that President Droupadi Murmu will be visiting Hyderabad on the 4th of next month to participate in the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Alluri Seetharamaraju," a government release said.

Last year on July 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the yearlong 125th birth anniversary celebration of Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Alluri Sitarama Raju was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was born on July 4, 1897, in Pandrangi village, in the present-day West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Driven by a deep sense of patriotism and concern for the welfare of his fellow countrymen, especially the tribal communities, Raju organized and led guerrilla warfare against the British authorities. He adopted various tactics, including ambushing British patrols, sabotaging their infrastructure, and rallying the local tribespeople to join the movement.

Raju's rebellion gained significant momentum and posed a serious challenge to the British administration in the region. However, his efforts were ultimately thwarted when he was surrounded and killed by British forces on May 7, 1924. He is referred to as 'Manyam Veerudu' (Hero of the Jungles) by the local people.

Raju's bravery and resistance make him an enduring symbol of the Indian independence movement, with his birth anniversary commemorated annually as a tribute to his contributions.