Innovative tribute to freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju
Innovative tribute to freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju
An artist and goldsmith, V. Siva Naga Narasimhachari, paid homage to legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in a unique manner on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day. The tribute took the form of a miniature statue of Alluri Sitarama Raju, which measured just 16 mm in height and 6 mm in width. The goldsmith chose graphite as the material for crafting the tiny statue.
He expressed his satisfaction over the government's decision to name the international airport Bhogapuram after Alluri Sitarama Raju, set to commence operations on August 17, 2026. "I urge the government to include a biography of Mr. Sitarama Raju in school textbooks," Mr. Narasimhachari added, hoping to educate future generations about his sacrifice in the fight against the British government.
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