58-Foot Bronze Statue of Potti Sriramulu
unveiled in Amaravati
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A 58-foot bronze statue
of freedom fighter Potti Sriramulu unveiled by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.
Chandrababu Naidu at Shakhamuru Park in Amaravati, marking the 125th birth
anniversary of the leader.
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The statue has been
installed as part of a memorial project developed by the Potti Sriramulu
Memorial Trust to honour his sacrifice for a separate state for Telugu-speaking
people.
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The first phase of the
memorial project has been completed on 6.80 acres of land at an estimated cost
of ₹150 crore.
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The construction of the
58-foot statue has been completed by the trust in approximately six months
using 26 tonnes of bronze and 42 tonnes of iron.
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The memorial complex has
been developed to commemorate Sriramulu’s 58-day fast demanding the creation of
a separate Andhra State.
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His sacrifice played a
critical role in the eventual formation of Andhra State and the recognition of
Telugu people’s aspirations.
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In the second phase,
additional facilities such as a museum, photo gallery, auditorium and skill
development centre will be constructed at the memorial site.
¨ The memorial is intended to preserve the legacy of Potti Sriramulu and educate visitors about his historic contribution.
¨ The project highlights the importance of remembering freedom fighters who fought for regional identity and social justice.
