Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Ongole Hosts Celebrations for Gurram Jashuva’s 131st Birth Anniversary
People in Ongole held a special event to remember poet Gurram Jashuva.
The event marked his 131st birth anniversary.
It focused on his writing and his messages about equality and society.
Prof Dr Pradeep Aglawe spoke about Jashuva and Ambedkar’s ideas.
MP Daggumalla Prasadarao encouraged Dalit young people to grow in different fields.
Five people were given awards during the programme.
Singers performed songs and poems connected to Jashuva’s work.
The organisers said they would continue sharing his ideas, literature and culture with future generations.
The Telugu Dalit People Cultural Association held the Dalit Samskruthika Sahiti Mahotsavam in Ongole on Saturday evening.
The event commemorated Mahakavi Gurram Jashuva’s 131st birth anniversary and highlighted his literary and social message.
Prof Dr Pradeep Aglawe and Chittoor MP Daggumalla Prasadarao attended as chief guests.
Speakers discussed equality, social awareness, Ambedkar’s thoughts and the importance of Jashuva’s ideas for younger generations.
Five people received awards, while singers Ramana and Santharao performed music and poetry inspired by Jashuva.
- Who
- The Telugu Dalit People Cultural Association organised the event, attended by Prof Dr Pradeep Aglawe and Chittoor MP Daggumalla Prasadarao.
- What
- A Dalit literary and cultural programme was held to commemorate Gurram Jashuva’s 131st birth anniversary.
- When
- Saturday evening; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Ongole.
- Why
- The programme aimed to celebrate Jashuva’s literature and social message and promote Dalit literature, culture and arts for future generations.
- Event
- Dalit Samskruthika Sahiti Mahotsavam
- Occasion
- Gurram Jashuva’s 131st birth anniversary
- Organiser
- Telugu Dalit People Cultural Association
- Location
- Ongole
- Chief guests
- Prof Dr Pradeep Aglawe and Chittoor MP Daggumalla Prasadarao
- Award recipients
- Prof Vistali Sankararao, Dr Indla Chandrasekhar, Kolakaluri Devikarani, Naresh Babu Nandam and Nabi Kareem Khan
- Performances
- Social singer Ramana and singer Santharao performed Jashuva-inspired music and poetry.