Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Gurajada Apparao Celebrated for Advancing Social Reform and Awareness
People in Vijayawada remembered the Telugu writer Gurajada Apparao on his birth anniversary.
Government officials placed flowers before his portrait at the Collectorate.
Congress members also held a separate celebration at the State Congress office.
Speakers said Gurajada used writing to question unfair treatment and harmful social practices.
They said he wrote about social, economic and women’s issues.
His message said that a country is made of its people, not only its land.
Officials said his ideas are still useful today.
One leader suggested teaching more of Gurajada’s writings in schools.
Artists also performed songs about his life and work.
Officials in Vijayawada paid tribute to Telugu poet and writer Gurajada Venkata Apparao on his birth anniversary.
The observances took place at the Collectorate and the State Congress office on Monday.
Speakers praised Gurajada’s writings for challenging social inequalities, superstitions, economic problems and women’s issues.
Officials highlighted his message, “Desamante Matti Kaadoi, Desamante Manushuloi,” about responsibility toward society.
Congress leader Kolanukonda Sivaji urged that Gurajada’s socially aware and patriotic writings be included in NCERT and CBSE curricula.
- Who
- NTR district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha, Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhar Babu, VMC Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra, Congress leader Kolanukonda Sivaji and other officials and participants.
- What
- They commemorated Gurajada Venkata Apparao’s birth anniversary and praised his contributions to Telugu literature and social reform.
- When
- On Monday; the Congress celebration marked his 164th birth anniversary.
- Where
- At Pingali Venkayya Hall in the Collectorate and the State Congress office in Vijayawada.
- Why
- Speakers said Gurajada’s writings challenged social inequalities, superstitions, social practices, economic problems and women’s issues while encouraging social awareness and reform.
- Honored figure
- Gurajada Venkata Apparao
- Occasion
- Gurajada Apparao’s 164th birth anniversary
- Government venue
- Pingali Venkayya Hall, Collectorate, Vijayawada
- Congress venue
- State Congress office, Vijayawada
- Government speakers
- Dr G Lakshmisha, SV Rajasekhar Babu and HM Dhyanachandra
- Highlighted message
- “Desamante Matti Kaadoi, Desamante Manushuloi”
- Education proposal
- Include Gurajada’s socially aware and patriotic writings in NCERT and CBSE syllabi
