VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that a 58 feet height statue of Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu will be erected in Amaravati in the name of Statue of Sacrifice and a memorial park will be developed in 6.5 acres of land.
Naidu participated as the chief guest of Potti Sriramulu Atmarpana Dinam, organised at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Monday where he felicitated the family members of Potti Sriramulu.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Naidu said that the NDA government is observing the death anniversary of Potti Sriramulu as a day of sacrifice. He said a decision was taken to organise year long celebrations of Potti Sriramulu From March 16, 2026.
He said former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao recognising the life sacrifice of Potti Sriramulu named the Telugu University as Potti Sriramulu Telugu University.
Later, the TDP government named the Nellore district as Potti Sriramulu Nellore district.
He said that Potti Sriramulu is not confined to one caste, and he sacrificed his life to get recognition for the entire Telugu community.
He said that the name of Penugonda, the birthplace of Vasavi Kanyakaparameswari, will be changed as Vasavi Penugonda, and a huge temple will be developed. “Likewise Potti Sriramulu memorials will be developed both in Chennai and Nellore. The caste certificates will be issued to Vysyas in the name of Arya Vysyas at all the regions in the state,” he stated.
Reiterating that the TDP-led NDA government is committed to developing the state on all fronts, CM said the RBI’s recent report claims that Andhra Pradesh stood top in the production of fruits and fish. The state can attract investments to the tune of Rs 21 lakh crore in 18 months.
We are now able to say our capital is Amaravati. Some people are trying to politicise the medical colleges.
The Parliamentary committee itself stated that PPP is best practice for development,” lambasted the allegations and made it clear that though the medical colleges will be developed in PPP mode and will be under the supervision of the state government like roads and other development works.
The Chief Minister also spoke about the development of all regions in the state.