Senior Communist leader Pamujula Dasaratha Ramayya dies in Nellore
Senior Communist Party of India leader Pamujula Dasaratha Ramayya has passed away in Nellore. Local political leaders and ministers have paid tribute to his long-standing commitment to public service and the welfare of the poor.
Why it matters
The death of a veteran political figure marks the end of a significant era for local grassroots movements and labor advocacy in the region.
Senior Communist leader Pamujula Dasaratha Ramayya (PDR) passed away while undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Nellore on Friday evening. Local leaders paid tributes to his mortal remains.
Having served the Communist Party of India (CPI) in various capacities, PDR also held the position of Sarpanch of South Mopuru for a long time and served as Nellore Rural Mandal Parishad Praja Parishad (MPP) member. He brought status to every office he held and stood as an inspiration to many.
State Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy said, “I was deeply shocked by the news of the death of PDR, a renowned Communist leader, a champion of people’s movements, and State CPI leader from Nellore.”
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