Question
Why is Patty Sriramalu famous?
Answer
Patty Sriramalu was a Telugu-speaking Gandhian leader who is known for his role in the formation of the state of Andhra Pradesh. He started a 58-day fasting protest demanding the formation of a separate state for the Telugu-speaking people of Madras, which ultimately led to his death. His sacrifice and activism played a significant role in the recognition of Andhra Pradesh as the first linguistic state of India in 1953.
