Bayya Suryanarayana Murthy
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Bayya Suryanarayana Murthy, a.k.a. B. S. Murthy BA, B.Ed. (Telugu
: బయ్యా సూర్యనారాయణ మూర్తి) (29 October 1906 – 1979) was a journalist, poet, short story writer, essayist, parliamentarian and leader of Dalit
movement in India
.
in Razole
taluq in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh
in 1906. He graduated (B.A., B.Ed) from Government Arts College at Rajahmundry and Christian College and Law College at Madras.
He was editor of Telugu weekly magazine Navjivan.
He was elected secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1935 and was president of this organization from 1940 to 1949. He was elected as member of the Madras Legislative Assembly in 1937. He was minister for Industries and Labour of Madras Government in 1937-1939 and 1946-1947.
He took part in Indian Freedom Movement and participated in individual Satyagraha and Quit India movement in 1940 and 1942 and during this time, he was imprisoned for about 2 years.
After Indian Independence, he contested from Eluru
constituency in 1952 as Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party
candidate and got elected to the 1st Lok Sabha
. He contested from Kakinada
constituency in 1957 as Indian National Congress
candidate and won the elections. He was elected from Amalapuram
constituency in 1962, 1967 and 1971 to the Lok Sabha
. He was the deputy minister for Health and family planning between 1962-1967 in Union Cabinet.
He was leader of the Indian Delegation to the 23rd World Health Assembly
at Geneva
held in May, 1970. He was awarded the title Ayurveda Bandhu for his services to the Indian System of Medicine.
He led the Satyagraha
at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
demanding entry for untouchables in 1947 and succeeded in his campaign. He founded the M.C.Rajah hostel for the Scheduled caste students at Madras.
He wrote books titled Revolt of Six Crores, Depressed and Oppressed : Forever in Agony (1972) and The Glimmer in Darkness. He has instituted two prizes at the Osmania University
and Andhra University
for the best essay on Social Justice
.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: బయ్యా సూర్యనారాయణ మూర్తి) (29 October 1906 – 1979) was a journalist, poet, short story writer, essayist, parliamentarian and leader of Dalit
Dalit
Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous castes from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions...
movement in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Life Sketch
He was born to B. Nagaiah at NagaramNagaram
Nagaram is a village and a mandal in Guntur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. - Successful personalities :* Ramakrishna Velagapudi - Founder KCP Limited and the founder of Sri Velagapudi Ramakrishna College,Nagaram...
in Razole
Razole
Razole or Rajolu is a village and mandal in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.-Panchayats:At present 16 panchayats are present in Razole mandal.ponnamandaKatrenipaduChintalapalliKoonavaramSivakoduSompalliKadali...
taluq in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
in 1906. He graduated (B.A., B.Ed) from Government Arts College at Rajahmundry and Christian College and Law College at Madras.
He was editor of Telugu weekly magazine Navjivan.
He was elected secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1935 and was president of this organization from 1940 to 1949. He was elected as member of the Madras Legislative Assembly in 1937. He was minister for Industries and Labour of Madras Government in 1937-1939 and 1946-1947.
He took part in Indian Freedom Movement and participated in individual Satyagraha and Quit India movement in 1940 and 1942 and during this time, he was imprisoned for about 2 years.
After Indian Independence, he contested from Eluru
Eluru (Lok Sabha constituency)
Eluru Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh state in southern India.-Assembly segments:Eluru constituency presently comprises the following Legislative Assembly segments:...
constituency in 1952 as Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party
Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party
The Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party was a socialist political party of India. Although the party is now defunct and doesn't contest election anymore, it is logged with the Election Commission of India as having contested the very first parliamentary elections in 1951 in India...
candidate and got elected to the 1st Lok Sabha
1st Lok Sabha
The First Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India's first general election. The 1st Lok Sabha lasted its full tenure of five years and was dissolved on 4 April 1957.- Important Members :- List of Members by state :...
. He contested from Kakinada
Kakinada (Lok Sabha constituency)
Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh state in southern India.-Assembly segments:...
constituency in 1957 as Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
candidate and won the elections. He was elected from Amalapuram
Amalapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)
Amalapuram Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh state in southern India...
constituency in 1962, 1967 and 1971 to the Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
. He was the deputy minister for Health and family planning between 1962-1967 in Union Cabinet.
He was leader of the Indian Delegation to the 23rd World Health Assembly
World Health Assembly
The World Health Assembly is the forum through which the World Health Organization is governed by its 194 member states. It is the world's highest health policy setting body and is composed of health ministers from member states....
at Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
held in May, 1970. He was awarded the title Ayurveda Bandhu for his services to the Indian System of Medicine.
He led the Satyagraha
Satyagraha
Satyagraha , loosely translated as "insistence on truth satya agraha soul force" or "truth force" is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term "satyagraha" was conceived and developed by Mahatma...
at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple ), is a Hindu temple in the hill town of Tirumala, near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, South India. It is around from Chennai, from Hyderabad, and from Bangalore....
demanding entry for untouchables in 1947 and succeeded in his campaign. He founded the M.C.Rajah hostel for the Scheduled caste students at Madras.
He wrote books titled Revolt of Six Crores, Depressed and Oppressed : Forever in Agony (1972) and The Glimmer in Darkness. He has instituted two prizes at the Osmania University
Osmania University
Osmania University , , since 1918, is a public university located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. It is the first Indian University to have Urdu and...
and Andhra University
Andhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
for the best essay on Social Justice
Social justice
Social justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. The term and modern concept of "social justice" was coined by...
.