Archive · 24 Aug 2026
JNTU Anantapur Celebrates Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu
JNTU Anantapur held a programme to remember Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu on his birth anniversary.
He was a famous leader known as Andhra Kesari.
University leaders placed flowers in his memory.
The Vice-Chancellor spoke about his work as Andhra’s first Chief Minister in 1946.
He also remembered Prakasam Pantulu’s courage during the 1928 Simon Commission boycott.
Ongole district was renamed Prakasam district in 1972 to honor him.
Another programme took place at Anantapur Engineering College.
University staff and officials joined the commemorations.
JNTU Anantapur observed Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu’s birth anniversary on Sunday.
Vice-Chancellor H Sudarsana Rao and Registrar B Durga Prasad paid floral tributes.
Sudarsana Rao highlighted Prakasam Pantulu’s service as Andhra’s first Chief Minister in 1946.
He also recalled Prakasam Pantulu’s courage during the 1928 Simon Commission boycott.
A similar commemorative programme was held at Anantapur Engineering College.
- Who
- JNTU Anantapur officials, including Vice-Chancellor Prof H Sudarsana Rao and Registrar Prof B Durga Prasad, commemorated Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.
- What
- A birth-anniversary programme honoring Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was held, with floral tributes and speeches about his public service.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not provide the calendar date.
- Where
- JNTU Anantapur, with a similar programme at Anantapur Engineering College.
- Why
- To honor the legacy and contributions of Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.
- Honoree
- Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, known as ‘Andhra Kesari’
- Occasion
- His birth anniversary
- Main venue
- JNTU Anantapur
- First Chief Minister
- He served as Andhra’s first Chief Minister in 1946
- Historical event
- He was noted for his courage during the 1928 Simon Commission boycott
- District honor
- Ongole district was renamed Prakasam district in 1972
- Additional programme
- A similar event was held at Anantapur Engineering College