Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh to Celebrate Vadde Obanna Jayanti as State Festival
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to celebrate the birthday of Vadde Obanna, a brave freedom fighter, as a state festival on January 11.
This means there will be big celebrations in all the districts, with the main event in Anantapur.
The government wants to remember and honor Vadde Obanna for his bravery against the British.
They also want to celebrate other important people from the Backward Classes.
The Vaddera community, to which Vadde Obanna belonged, is very happy about this decision.
The government has made a permanent rule to celebrate this day every year.
Andhra Pradesh will observe Vadde Obanna's birth anniversary as a state festival on January 11.
State-level celebrations will be held in Anantapur, with district-level programs across the state.
The decision was announced by BC Welfare minister S. Savita, highlighting the government's commitment to preserving the legacy of Backward Classes.
Vadde Obanna is recognized for his resistance against British colonial rule in South India.
The Vaddera community expressed gratitude for the recognition of Vadde Obanna's contributions to India's freedom struggle.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and Vaddera community
- What
- Observance of Vadde Obanna Jayanti as a state festival
- When
- January 11
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, with state-level program in Anantapur
- Why
- To honor Vadde Obanna's contribution to India's freedom struggle and preserve the historical legacy of Backward Classes
- Date of Celebration
- January 11
- Location of State-Level Program
- Anantapur
- Announced By
- BC Welfare minister S. Savita
- Freedom Fighter Honored
- Vadde Obanna
- Government Order Status
- Permanent
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Community Involved
- Vaddera community