Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Demand to Rename Polavaram District After Tammanna Dora
A group called Adivasi Mahasabha wants to change the name of a new district in India.
They want it to be named after a brave tribal leader who fought against the British a long time ago.
The leader's name is Karam Tammanna Dora.
The group says it's not fair to name the district after a project that has hurt tribal people.
They also want jobs and better laws for tribal communities.
They are asking people to support their idea in meetings on January 5.
Adivasi Mahasabha demands Rampachodavaram district be renamed after Karam Tammanna Dora.
Campaign launched on January 3, marking the birth anniversary of Jaipal Singh Munda.
Tammanna Dora led an attack against the British in 1839, killing 12 personnel.
Group alleges state government has not given due importance to Tammanna Dora's sacrifices.
Demands include job reservations for Adivasis and implementation of land acquisition laws.
- Who
- Adivasi Mahasabha
- What
- Demand to rename Rampachodavaram district after Karam Tammanna Dora
- When
- Campaign from January 3 to January 26
- Where
- Rajahmundry Press Club, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To honor tribal freedom fighter and address injustices against Adivasi communities
- Demand
- Rename Rampachodavaram district after Karam Tammanna Dora
- Organization
- Adivasi Mahasabha
- Campaign Duration
- January 3 to January 26
- Key Figure
- Karam Tammanna Dora
- British Attack
- 1839
- British Personnel Killed
- 12
- Demands
- Jobs for Adivasis, implementation of land laws, justice for displaced families