Potti Sreeramulu

March 16

Potti Sreeramulu (16 March 1901-16 December 1952 and transliterated as Potti Sriramulu and Potti Sri ramulu) was an Indian freedom fighter. He became famous for undertaking a fast-unto-death for achieving the state of Andhra and losing his life in the process. His sacrifice became instrumental in the linguistic re-organisation of states. He is revered as Amarajeevi (Immortal being) in Andhra Pradesh for his sacrifice. As a devout follower of Mahatma Gandhi, he worked life long to uphold principles such as truth and non-violence and objectives such as Harijan upliftment.