Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Andhra Leaders Honor Prakasam Pantulu on Birth Anniversary
Several Andhra Pradesh leaders remembered Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu on his birth anniversary.
The tributes were made in Amaravati on Sunday.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer called him a brave freedom fighter and important national leader.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu praised his simple life, honesty, discipline and determination.
Naidu also said Prakasam represented the bravery of Telugu people.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said courage was Prakasam’s weapon and public service was his goal.
Former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said Prakasam fought fearlessly for India’s independence.
Prakasam was the first Chief Minister of Andhra State.
The leaders said his service and courage continue to inspire people.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and leaders including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid tributes to Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu on Sunday.
Naidu praised Prakasam’s simplicity, honesty, determination, discipline and courage to defend his principles.
Abdul Nazeer described Prakasam as a fearless freedom fighter, nationalist and visionary leader.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said Prakasam’s courage and public service remain an inspiration.
Former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said Prakasam helped establish public welfare and progress in Andhra State.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy paid tribute to Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu.
- What
- The leaders issued tributes praising Prakasam’s courage, patriotism, public service and contributions to Andhra State and India’s independence movement.
- When
- On Sunday, during Prakasam Pantulu’s birth anniversary; he was born on August 23, 1872.
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To honor Prakasam Pantulu’s life, public service, freedom struggle and role as the first Chief Minister of Andhra State.
- Person honored
- Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu
- Tribute location
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Tribute date
- Sunday, on his birth anniversary
- Birth date
- August 23, 1872
- Historical role
- First Chief Minister of Andhra State
- Other role
- Premier of the Madras Presidency
- Tribute platform
- Messages and social media posts
