Gurajada’s works will inspire generations, says Minister Kondapalli Srinivas on 164th birth anniversary
Minister Kondapalli Srinivas honored the 164th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Gurajada Apparao, a celebrated literary figure. The government has declared the day a state festival to recognize his contributions to social reform and literature.
Why it matters
This highlights the cultural significance of regional literary figures in Indian state-level politics and public life.
MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas on Monday (September 21, 2026) said Mahakavi Gurajada Apparao’s “Kanyasulkam” and his other literary works would continue to inspire generations because he had portrayed the issues of society and human emotions.
On the writer’s 164th birth anniversary, Mr. Srinivas, Vizianagaram MLA Aditi Vijayalakshmi Gajapathi Raju, Joint Collector Sedhu Madhavan and others paid tributes to him at his historic house and later took out a rally to Gurajada Junction to highlight his literary contribution to society.
Mr. Srinivas said the government had declared the birth anniversary a State festival and held celebrations across the State.
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