August 24, 2025

On a vibrant Saturday, August 23, 2025, Andhra Pradesh burst with pride and respect as the 154th Jayanti of the great ‘Andhra Kesari’ Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was celebrated across the city. The occasion turned even more special in Visakhapatnam where top officials like Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad and Police Commissioner Shanka Brata Bagchi led the tribute by garlanding portraits of this iconic leader. Calling Panthulu a true hero, the officials praised his immense sacrifices for the country and the state. "He sacrificed everything for the country and the State," they said with deep admiration. The spotlight was on his remarkable role as the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, where his visionary leadership laid the foundation for 14 vital irrigation projects. These projects helped transform the landscape and brought water security to many. The atmosphere was bubbling with respect and gratitude as people remembered Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu not just as a politician but as a patriot whose efforts shaped the future of Andhra Pradesh. Indeed, the day reverberated with cheers and homage to a leader who truly earned the title ‘Andhra Kesari’.

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