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05/07/22 05:15 AM IST

125th Jayanti celebrations of Alluri Sitarama Raju

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi  unveiled a 30-feet bronze statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju celebrating the latter's 125th birth anniversary. 
Alluri Sitarama Raju 
  • Alluri Sitarama Raju, popularly known as 'Manyam Veerdu', led the attack on British forces and became a thorn in their flesh.
  • He is a symbol of bravery and courage of tribals, whose glorious life is an inspiration to all.
  • He was born in present-day Andhra Pradesh in 1897 or 1898, Alluri Sitarama Raju is known for leading guerrilla resistance against the British in the region at a very early age.
  • At  the age of 18, Raju became a sanyasi and began visiting the hill and tribal areas of the region.
  • Raju was not a tribal himself, but as per Dr Atlury, his “great ability” lay in bringing people from various backgrounds together for the anti-colonial cause. He was eventually captured by the British and executed in 1924.
Source- PIB 

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