Archive · 16 Dec 2025
SPB Statue Unveiled Amid Controversy in Telangana
A statue of the famous singer SP Balasubrahmanyam was unveiled in Telangana.
Some people protested because they said he didn't sing the state's anthem and that the space should be for other artists.
Important people like a former vice president and a minister were there, but the chief minister didn't come.
The protesters were even put under house arrest.
The singer is known for his many songs in different languages, and people admire him a lot.
Some want him to get a special award called Bharat Ratna.
SP Balasubrahmanyam's statue was unveiled at Ravindra Bharati in Telangana despite protests.
Protesters claimed he refused to sing Telangana's anthem and demanded statues of folk artists instead.
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Industry Minister D Sridhar Babu unveiled the statue in the absence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
Several activists were put under house arrest ahead of the event.
SPB is renowned for his contributions to music, with over 40,000 songs in 14 Indian languages.
- Who
- SP Balasubrahmanyam, M Venkaiah Naidu, D Sridhar Babu, Telangana statehood activists, A Revanth Reddy
- What
- Unveiling of SP Balasubrahmanyam's statue amid protests
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ravindra Bharati, Telangana
- Why
- To honor SP Balasubrahmanyam's contributions to music, despite protests over his refusal to sing Telangana's anthem
- Event
- Unveiling of SP Balasubrahmanyam's statue
- Location
- Ravindra Bharati, Telangana
- Key Figures Present
- M Venkaiah Naidu, D Sridhar Babu, BJP leaders
- Protesters' Demand
- Statues of Telangana folk artists like Gaddar and Ande Sri instead
- SPB's Contributions
- Over 40,000 songs in 14 Indian languages
- Chief Minister's Absence
- A Revanth Reddy did not attend the event
- Protesters' Treatment
- Several activists were put under house arrest
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