The Union Defence Minister paid tribute to Alluri Sitaram Raju on his 128th birth anniversary.
Early Childhood:
- Birth Place: Born on 04 July 1897, at Mogallu near Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Contribution:-
- Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM)
- He inspired the tribals to seek justice in the local panchayat courts and boycott the colonial courts.
- He persuaded people to wear khadi and give up drinking.
- Rampa Rebellion (1922-1924): It is also known as the Manyam (which means forest area) Rebellion.
- He is also referred as “Manyam Veerudu” (Hero of the Jungles) by the local people.
- In August 1922, Shri Alluri Sitarama Raju launched a movement against British tyranny rule.