Nanduri Bapiraju
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Sri Nanduri Bapiraju was born on October 5, 1908 (in a village called Pulletikurru, now located in East Godavari
District of Andhra Pradesh
, India
) to Sri Nanduri Ramachandrudu and Smt. Venkata Ramanamma. He married Rajeswari, the daughter of a zamindaar (landlord) in Pulletikurru. In 1930, Sri Nanduri Bapiraju attempted to pursue a Bachelors in Law (B.L.) in Madras University but diverted his interests to the freedom movement. In the foot steps of Mahatma Gandhi
, he too participated in the act of Satyagraha
. After 1932, he was able to secure a position as Public Prosecutor in the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Sri Bapiraju was an ardent advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity. He later received his B.L. from Madras University after which he was convicted for his involvement in the freedom movement. He was released from prison after 17 months of incarceration by reason of good behavior. Sri Nanduri Bapiraju died on July 22, 1995 and is now known for his legacy as a freedom fighter and a Senior Advocate.
East Godavari
East Godavari District is a district situated on the northeast of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Its district headquarters is Kakinada. It is the second richest district in the whole country...
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...
, 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...
) to Sri Nanduri Ramachandrudu and Smt. Venkata Ramanamma. He married Rajeswari, the daughter of a zamindaar (landlord) in Pulletikurru. In 1930, Sri Nanduri Bapiraju attempted to pursue a Bachelors in Law (B.L.) in Madras University but diverted his interests to the freedom movement. In the foot steps of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
, he too participated in the act of 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...
. After 1932, he was able to secure a position as Public Prosecutor in the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Sri Bapiraju was an ardent advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity. He later received his B.L. from Madras University after which he was convicted for his involvement in the freedom movement. He was released from prison after 17 months of incarceration by reason of good behavior. Sri Nanduri Bapiraju died on July 22, 1995 and is now known for his legacy as a freedom fighter and a Senior Advocate.