Potti sriramulu university name change: The Telangana government has decided to change the name of Potty Sriramulu Telugu University to Survaram Pratap Reddy Telugu University, which has created a stir in the politics of the state.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended this decision in the assembly and said that this step has been taken for administrative order, because the university of the same name is also working in Andhra Pradesh. He clarified, “This decision is not to show any disrespect to anyone.
Cherlapalli railway terminal will also be proposed to change the name
Revanth Reddy further said that the state government would propose to name the Cherlapalli railway terminal after Potti Sriramulu, so that his contribution can be given due respect. Opposition parties in Telangana have raised their voice against this decision. BJP and TRS leaders have called it an attack on Telugu Asmita.
Announcement of statue installation in Andhra Pradesh
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) head N. Chandrababu Naidu has criticized the Telangana government’s move. He said, “Potty Sriramulu had sacrificed his life for Telugu -speaking people.
Who was Potti Sriramulu?
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the installation of a grand statue of Potti Sriramulu in Amravati in this context, so that their heritage can be honored. Potty Sriramulu was a freedom fighter and in 1952, after 56 days of fast unto death, separate Andhra Pradesh state was formed for Telugu speaking people by separating from Madras Presidential.
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